Following total knee or hip replacement surgeries, malnourished patients are more likely to have complications than morbidly obese patients, according to new research presented at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting in Las Vegas, March 24 to March…
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According to a study reported on by Penn State News, patients are becoming more aware of comparative doctor and hospital performance reports, although at a slower than expected rate.
Qstream, a mobile software platform to help reinforce healthcare skills, is seeing its popularity rising among physicians and clinicians at major medical centers, including Duke University School of Medicine, Texas Children's Hospital and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center among others.
The Joint Ambulatory Care Center in Pensacola, Fla., closed over the weekend due to a flooding event, reports the Pensacola News Journal.
A new Nuance Communications survey has found that nearly half of patients feel rushed during physician appointments, according to an HIT Consultant report.
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Growth in the healthcare market rose from 204,000 jobs in 2013 to 312,000 jobs in 2014, according to the 2015 Healthcare Recruiting Trends Survey from HealtheCAREERS. Here are six things to know about the healthcare job market and employer perspective.
Here are seven news updates for ambulatory surgery center leaders to know for March 30, 2015.
Diagnostic pain injections for hip arthroscopy patients may not predict postop outcomes, study finds
Pain relief from preoperative diagnostic hip injections may not predict better outcomes after arthroscopic hip surgery, according to research presented today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's Specialty Day.
AHS saved approximately $108 million in total cost, $48 million in variable cost, and $18 million in contribution margin by systemically identifying and reducing patient harm during a three-year period, according to a study published in the Journal of Patient…
Compensation, competition and overall work atmosphere are just a few of the factors that determine the quality of a physician's practice environment. WalletHub released its 2015's Best and Worst States for Doctors report. Here are the top five best and…