Day: July 20, 2012
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Safety-net hospitals could get hit hardest in Oct. when patient ratings will influence Medicare and Medicaid payments
When hospitals start getting paid based on the perceived quality of care they provide to their Medicare and Medicaid patients, so-called “safety net” hospitals, a last resort for the poor,...
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Hospitals are not reporting cases of harm to patients; electronic health records may be key to solving the problem
By Tara Kaprowy Kentucky Health News Hospitals aren’t reporting cases in which medical care harmed a patient, making it difficult for providers to identify problems and fix them, according to...
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More breakthroughs lately in fight against HIV/AIDS
It has been an inspiring season of breakthroughs in the fight to prevent the spread of HIV and AIDS. Earlier this week, the Food and Drug Administration approved the pill...