Mark R. Chassin, MD, FACP, MPP, MPH, president of The Joint Commission and president of the Joint Commission Center for Transforming Healthcare, provides commentary in the Israel Journal of Health Policy Research on the issue of "Quality of care: how…
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The Washington Senate has approved changes to the state's fledgling health insurance exchange, according to a Spokesman Review report.
Rep. Charlie Dent (R-Pa.) has introduced a bill that could ensure all colorectal cancer screening for Medicare beneficiaries is free, according to a News-Medical report.
A February 29 webinar titled “ASCs – Key Strategic and Business Issues for 2012” discussed five key factors in strengthening an ASC’s profitability and internal growth.
The North Carolina Center for Hospital Quality and Patient Safety offers several resources designed to prevent healthcare-acquired infections, including central line-associated bloodstream infections, catheter-associated urinary tract infections and MRSA.
Federal officials have rescinded their intention to drop Valley Surgical Center in Bethlehem, Pa., from Medicare after state inspectors said the ASC cleaned up patient safety violations, according to a Morning Call report.
Project Check offers a free, downloadable checklist intended to help healthcare provides maintain quality in hospital ICUs on a daily basis.
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A Kentucky senate panel yesterday heard testimony on a bill aiming to curb pain pill abuse in the state, according to a Louisville Courier-Journal report.