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Hospital execs: Strive for physician engagement to lower costs, boost quality
Hospitals aiming to deliver high-quality, low-cost care are turning to predictive care paths, which can chart every distinct facet of care for a particular diagnosis or disease. But in order for
Hospital staff communication impacts patient satisfaction
While many say that quality outcomes or amenities like flat screen TVs or private rooms drive patient satisfaction, a third factor--communication--also carries much weight. "I'm much more likely to
Lean management helps hospital save $20M without layoffs
Southcoast Health System--a three-hospital system based in New Bedford, Mass.--has saved $20 million since it began implementing Lean Six Sigma in January 2009, the New England Business Bulletin
