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Six Healthcare Changes to Know for 2014
A new year always brings change – and that’s especially true in 2014 as many aspects of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), or “Obamacare,” take...
Florida Healthcare Systems Team Up to Maximize Resources and Save Money
A 2010 decision by two large Florida healthcare systems to form a regional collaboration to share resources and trim costs is paying off, according...
Luxury Hospitals Offering Hotel-like Amenities to Patients
Flat screen televisions, room service meals and massage services are amenities available at many hotels, but these luxurious perks are also starting to appear...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Promote Safe Holidays Using...
In an effort to keep the American people safe this holiday season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have released a number...
‘Tis the Season for Injuries Caused by Holiday Decorating
Though holiday decorations may make people feel merry and bright, they could also be the cause of some serious injuries. According to the U.S. Consumer...
New Timeline Proposed for EHR Implementation
The adoption and use of electronic health records (EHRs) by hospitals and physicians has grown rapidly since the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act became...
Leadership Program for Nurses Led to Lower Costs and Higher Patient...
Nurse-led initiatives in Indiana saved their organizations more than $5.2 million while improving patient outcomes, according to preliminary results from a 16-month training program...
Dyslexia may be a Result of Brain Connectivity
Impaired connections between the brain’s auditory and speech centers may cause dyslexia, according to a study recently published in Science. Bart Boets, a clinical psychologist...
Investing in Research Could End Income-based Health Inequalities
Global investments in research, vaccines and new medicines to combat HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria can reduce the health gap between rich and poor nations...
Energy Drinks Could Negatively Impact Heart
That jolt promised by energy drinks may be delivering more than a sense of high alert. There is evidence that the prime energy-boosting ingredients caffeine...