Health Care Reform Could Result In Longer ER Wait Times
Posted Tue, 2010/07/13 - 00:38 by Fred Lee
An unintended consequence of the health care reform bill may be to increase the burden on emergency rooms.Patient Care
Radiation Exposure From Medical Scans
Posted Fri, 2010/06/25 - 04:26 by Fred Lee
Repeated use of high-tech medical imaging techniques expose patients to excessive amounts of radiation.
Death Rate May Not Be A Good Indicator Of Hospital Quality
Posted Thu, 2010/05/13 - 01:25 by Fred Lee
Death rates don't tell the complete picture when it comes to a hospital's performance.
Pros And Cons Of Electronic Medical Records
Posted Fri, 2010/04/30 - 20:08 by Amer Kaissi
Electronic medical records can improve doctors’ access to patient information and enrich patient education, but can also be a distraction for doctors and can, ironically, enable some to engage less with patients.
What Is An Accountable Care Organization?
Posted Wed, 2010/04/28 - 19:28 by Amer Kaissi
Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), which are local health care organizations that are accountable for 100% of the expenditures and care of a defined population of patients, are likely to play a key role under current healthcare reform changes.
Hospital Quality Is Good But Can Be Much Better
Posted Sat, 2010/04/17 - 03:17 by Amer Kaissi
According to a new hospital survey, hospital quality has shown steady improvement over the last year but many hospitals still fail to meet standards for some procedures and conditions.
The Importance Of Surgeons' Non-Technical Skills
Posted Tue, 2010/04/06 - 05:52 by Amer Kaissi
A new article argues that non-technical skills of surgeons, such as communication and teamwork, are as important, if not more important, than their technical skills, in ensuring safety in the operating room.
Low Cost Medical Care Is Not Always Low Quality
Posted Fri, 2010/03/26 - 07:32 by Fred Lee
For certain conditions, reducing costs of medical care did not necessarily result in inferior care.
Crowded Hospitals And Mortality
Posted Tue, 2010/03/23 - 21:59 by Fred Lee
Crowded hospitals can be a factor in patient survival.
Bias Affects Health Coverage For Overweight People
Posted Fri, 2010/03/19 - 20:07 by Fred Lee
People who are overweight may experience biases that can lead problems and errors in their medical care.
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