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NewsStudy: Hospital report cards less valuable for neurology
When it comes to neurology and neurosurgery, the report cards that have become a standard in the hospital industry may not be as useful as in other areas, according to a study scheduled to appear in Read more...
Study: MD referrals, word of mouth drive choice of providers
Much of the dialogue in public policy assumes that consumers will make provider selections based on price and quality information if they can--despite growing evidence to the contrary. Now, another Read more...
WA starts tracking MRSA cases
As we noted yesterday, MRSA isn't tracked as closely in U.S. hospitals as patient advocates would like, nor are cases reported publicly in many instances. However, Washington state has pulled away Read more...
Patient advocates fight for MRSA screenings, report cards
We know that MRSA is a huge problem, but exactly how big? Of late, some patient advocates (many of whom have contracted MRSA themselves) have been fighting to shed more light on this subject. While Read more...
| Press ReleasesVA Posts Annual Medical Quality ReportQuality of Care Better than Private-Sector Health Plans WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued the 2010 annual VA Facility Quality and Safety Report on Jan. 5 Read more >> |
