The Leapfrog Group has named the top 31 ASCs for 2024, recognizing facilities for safety and recovery standards, fair billing practices, volume and other achievements.
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How biased language in handoffs affect patients
In clinical handoffs, biased language can hinder empathy and negatively affect clinicians’ ability to recall patient health information, according to a study published Dec. 17 in JAMA.
South Florida cardiac facility earns 3 accreditations
Hollywood, Fla.-based Memorial Cardiac and Vascular Institute has earned accreditation from the American College of Cardiology, the Adult Congenital Heart Association and The Joint Commission, South Florida Hospital News reported Dec. 16.
Telemedicine's value grows
Telemedicine is becoming an indispensable part of healthcare, according to Doximity’s Dec. 17 report.
Cedars-Sinai receives $35M donation for cardiology
Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai has earned a $35 million charitable gift to advance research in interventional cardiology.
Children's Hospital Los Angeles uses VR to reduce pain: 5 notes
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is using virtual reality to improve patient experience during procedures and reduce medication used. Here are five things to know:
'Unchecked violence' the biggest threat to physicians: Viewpoint
In a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, the challenges faced by physicians in 2024 have reached a crucial tipping point.
'Unchecked violence' the biggest threat to physicians: Viewpoint
In a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, the challenges faced by physicians in 2024 have reached a crucial tipping point.
Intermountain, Microsoft, Epic partner to transform rural healthcare
Salt Lake City-based Intermountain Health has formed a coalition with Microsoft, Gates Ventures, Epic and West Health to address the escalating challenges of rural healthcare, which impact 60 million Americans.
15 million at risk for heart failure in US: 7 notes
An estimated 15 million U.S. adults are at risk for heart failure, according to a study published Dec. 17 in Annals of Internal Medicine.
