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Hospital Acquired Infections Are Down: But Is It Enough?
Of the many requests President Obama will be making of Congress this…
Pediatric HCAHPS Model, First of Its Kind
As payment continues to become more closely linked with patient experience and…
2015 Means an Increase in Medicare Penalties for Readmissions
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Nursing Shortage or Nursing Surplus?
I’ve been a bit of a broken record about the so-called nursing…
What Will a Whole Foods Health Clinic Look Like?
Now in aisle 13: healthcare! Now in aisle 13: healthcare!Whole Foods founder…
Healthy Hospitality — Smarter, Safer Dining Options
Think about it: why do you eat at the restaurants you frequent?…
Sequencing the Insurance Genome
If you build it, they will come.The classic Field of Dreams tagline…
Immuno-oncology: The Challenging Road Ahead
Dr. Oliver Press recently discussed immuno-oncology with Patient Power Dr. Oliver Press…
Vaccines Matter: A Public Health Rant
We all know them. We see them on TV. We read about…
Do Health Plans Have a Future?
Not to be cynical, but in the insurance business the best way to…