Readmission Rates Vary Little Among Primary Care Doctors
One of 4230 PCPs had readmission rate that was significantly above the mean.
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Many Lives Could Be Saved if All Hospitals Had Grade A Rating
Patients at D, F hospitals have 91.8% increased risk for avoidable death compared with A hospitals.
Prescription Stimulant Misuse Examined Among PA Students
An anonymous survey administered to PA students found that more than 1 in 10 admitted to misusing prescription stimulants.
Medication Reconciliation Training Improves Medication List Accuracy
Researchers implemented a medication reconciliation interview to improve accuracy of and adherence to medication reconciliation.
Hospital-Treated Infections Linked to Risk for Adolescent Eating Disorders
Infections that require hospitalization and treatment with anti-infective agents in childhood are associated with an increased risk for eating disorders in adolescent girls.
Prices Will Soon Be Included in TV Drug Ads
Regulations will require companies to disclose prices of meds costing more than $35 for a month’s supply.
Low Glucose Levels at Hospital Discharge Tied to Poor Outcomes
Patients with diabetes and hypoglycemia have higher readmission rate, postdischarge mortality.
Obligations of Health Networks to Transition Patients During Hospital Closures
When considering closing a rural hospital, researchers advised assessment of the potential impact — emotional, economic, practical, and political — on the community and the healthcare organization.
State Texting-While-Driving Bans Cut Crash-Related Emergency Department Visits
States that have implemented a texting ban see significantly fewer motor vehicle crash-related emergency department visits..
Many ICU Workers Contaminated With Drug-Resistant Bacteria
Improper removal of protective equipment tied to higher risk for drug-resistant organism contamination.
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