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Hospital volume more important than surgeon experience in outcomes
High hospital volume mattered more than the experience level of the surgeon in prostate cancer surgery, according to new research by Henry Ford Hospital.
More hospital procedures mean better patient safety
Contrary to some research, hospitals with larger volumes of procedures have better patient safety. A new study in the journal Health Services Research found that hospital volume is inversely related
Top hospital ratings often misleading, incomplete
Although U.S. News & World Report just named the "best" children's hospitals, perhaps healthcare consumers should broaden their search. That's because "top hospitals" featured in popular
Higher hospital volume linked to fewer deaths for three conditions
Patients hospitalized for three common conditions--heart attack, heart failure and pneumonia--to an extent have better chances of survival if treated at larger, busier hospitals. Up to a threshold,
