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Fewer hospital programs address opioid abuse, Ohio University study finds
In 2010, a total of 334 hospitals surveyed offered inpatient services and 588 offered outpatient services, but by 2015 these numbers had dropped.
How healthcare mergers and acquisitions may actually harm patient satisfaction
ACA’s pre-existing condition and age clauses had immediate impact on people with diabetes
The rise from 2014 to 2016 in the percentage of people with private health insurance coverage who had diabetes was sharpest among people in their 50s.
How price transparency helped an Arizona health system achieve financial turnaround
At Maricopa Integrated Health System, price transparency became a top strategic imperative after it helped the system boost its margins.
Physician burnout, still a problem, is slowly becoming less prevalent, research shows
The levels are still pretty high, especially when compared to other professions, but for the first time in a while things are looking up.
FDA oversight of the prescribing of fentanyl products is inadequate, report finds
There appears to be a lack of accountability when it comes to prescribing high-test opioids to patients who already have a tolerance.
New nurses work overtime, long shifts, and sometimes a second job, research shows
Overtime in particular has been negatively associated with patient care, and a good proportion of nurses are required to work extra hours.
New nurses work overtime, long shifts, and sometimes a second job, research shows
Overtime in particular has been negatively associated with patient care, and a good proportion of nurses are required to work extra hours.
International medical graduates care for Medicare patients with greater healthcare needs
International medical graduates comprise almost one quarter of U.S. practicing physicians, and one third of primary care physicians.
Investment by health systems key to improving cancer outcomes in U.S., report says
Cancer outcomes vary substantially between populations defined by race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and health insurance coverage.
