OB Patients at Risk for Wrong Patient Orders
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A recent study points to distraction as a contributing factor behind unintended retention of...
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To reduce rates of maternal and infant mortality, New Jersey is initiating voluntary wellness...
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US Ranks Last in Health Care in Recent Survey of Higher Income Countries (Again)
Among 10 equivalent developed countries, a recent survey again rated the United States health...
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Telehealth Update: Telemedicine May Help Reduce ED Visits
Telemedicine continues to make inroads into the practice of medicine. A new study suggests...
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OB/GYN Sentenced to 59 Years in Prison for Unnecessary Surgery and Health Fraud
A 71-year-old Virginia physician will see his life out in prison after conviction on...
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Does a High MIPS Score Mean Better Surgical Outcomes? Not so Much
More profit to physicians for higher quality medical care seems like a good incentive....
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Attention To Mom’s Cardiovascular Health before Pregnancy may Reduce Complications
The findings of a large study point to the need to holistically evaluate the...
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What is Informed Consent and Why is it Important?
Informed Consent is a critical aspect of healthcare too often ignored by patients and...
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Tragedy at VA: Pathologist Makes 3000 Misdiagnoses
A report from the Veterans Administration Office of Inspector General offers a devastating inside...
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