Antibiotic Use news from FierceHealthcare
NewsMedicare Part D coverage linked to increased use of antibiotics
The use of antibiotics increased in response to cuts in out-of-pocket prices after Medicare Part D went into effect, according to a study published in the latest edition of the Archives of Internal Read more...
Clostridium difficile taking spotlight as killer superbug
Today, MRSA infections are becoming so well-known that even consumers with little healthcare background have heard of the threat. However, MRSA is not the only dangerous, difficult-to-control bug Read more...
| Press ReleasesPharmacy Software can Improve Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs, California Department of Public Health Official Tells InfectioLOS ANGELES, June 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Software programs that track laboratory and pharmacy records can be very helpful in facilitating antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs), according to a report Read more >> Kentucky Healthcare System Expands Premier Healthcare Alliance Relationship to Further Increase Patient SafetyThree Additional St. Elizabeth Healthcare Hospitals Will Use Premier’s SafetyConnect To Help Prevent Healthcare-Associated Infections, Optimize Antimicrobial Use CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Read more >> |
