Study: Pay for performance doesn’t affect 30-day mortality
A study in The New England Journal of Medicine found that the hospital-based, pay-for-performance program Medicare Premier Hospital Quality Incentive Demonstration failed to reduce…
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RN workforce ‘bubble’ predicted to burst
Writing in The New England Journal of Medicine, nursing workforce experts state that the recent increase in the RN workforce is “largely a temporary…
JAMA: Use of anesthesia services for GI endoscopies increased substantially
A study in JAMA found that use of anesthesia services for gastrointestinal endoscopies and colonoscopies “increased substantially” between 2003 and 2009. Anesthesia use was…
Lack of sleep increases calorie intake
Researchers at the American Heart Association’s Epidemiology and Prevention/Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism 2012 conference presented a study that showed insufficient sleep increases calorie…
Shared governance aids compliance with Magnet® model sources of evidence
Of the five Magnet® model components, the shared governance (SG) process most closely aligns with exemplary professional practice and structural empowerment. A strong culture…
Using teach-back for patient education and self-management
The teach-back technique helps you assess how well your patient understands the teaching points you’ve covered.
Public reporting of quality data has not significantly reduced mortality
According to a study in March’s Health Affairs, public reporting of quality data as part of Hospital Compare, Medicare’s public reporting initiative, has had…
FDA approves first quadrivalent vaccine to prevent seasonal influenza
On Feb. 29, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the approval of FluMist Quadrivalent, the first influenza vaccine to contain four strains…
FDA approves Korlym for hyperglycemia in patients with endogenous Cushing’s syndrome
On Feb. 17, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the approval of Korlym (mifepristone) to control hyperglycemia in adults with endogenous Cushing’s…
FDA warns of counterfeit Avastin
On Feb. 14, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration notified healthcare professionals and patients about a counterfeit version of Avastin 400 mg/16mL, which may…
Polypectomy lowers colorectal cancer mortality
A study in the New England Journal of Medicine reports that mortality from colorectal cancer was about 50% lower among patients who had adenomatous…
Visits to ED for dental problems increase
According to a Pew Center report ED visits for dental problems increased 16% from 2006 to 2009. Read more.
Study: Pay for performance doesn’t affect 30-day mortality
A study in The New England Journal of Medicine found that the hospital-based, pay-for-performance program Medicare Premier Hospital Quality Incentive Demonstration failed…
RN workforce ‘bubble’ predicted to burst
Writing in The New England Journal of Medicine, nursing workforce experts state that the recent increase in the RN workforce is “largely…
JAMA: Use of anesthesia services for GI endoscopies increased substantially
A study in JAMA found that use of anesthesia services for gastrointestinal endoscopies and colonoscopies “increased substantially” between 2003 and 2009. Anesthesia…
Lack of sleep increases calorie intake
Researchers at the American Heart Association’s Epidemiology and Prevention/Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism 2012 conference presented a study that showed insufficient sleep…
Shared governance aids compliance with Magnet® model sources of evidence
Of the five Magnet® model components, the shared governance (SG) process most closely aligns with exemplary professional practice and structural empowerment. A…
Using teach-back for patient education and self-management
The teach-back technique helps you assess how well your patient understands the teaching points you’ve covered.
Public reporting of quality data has not significantly reduced mortality
According to a study in March’s Health Affairs, public reporting of quality data as part of Hospital Compare, Medicare’s public reporting initiative,…
FDA approves first quadrivalent vaccine to prevent seasonal influenza
On Feb. 29, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the approval of FluMist Quadrivalent, the first influenza vaccine to contain…
FDA approves Korlym for hyperglycemia in patients with endogenous Cushing’s syndrome
On Feb. 17, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the approval of Korlym (mifepristone) to control hyperglycemia in adults with…
FDA warns of counterfeit Avastin
On Feb. 14, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration notified healthcare professionals and patients about a counterfeit version of Avastin 400 mg/16mL,…
Polypectomy lowers colorectal cancer mortality
A study in the New England Journal of Medicine reports that mortality from colorectal cancer was about 50% lower among patients who…
Visits to ED for dental problems increase
According to a Pew Center report ED visits for dental problems increased 16% from 2006 to 2009. Read more.
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