In-Person Staff Meetings Are Valuable for Health Care Teams
Tips include having frequent meetings which last 20 to 30 minutes and follow an agenda
Many Hospitals Being Penalized for 30-Day Readmissions
Hospitals lobbying Medicare and Congress to account for patient sociodemographic factors
July 2015 Briefing – Otolaryngology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Otolaryngology for July 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
AMA Wants Doctor Input on EHRs, Meaningful Use
Doctors encouraged to share stories, e-mail Congress members
U.S. Health Spending Projected to Rise 5.8 Percent By 2024
Increase due to ACA coverage expansions, faster economic growth, population aging
Inflammation Could Up Risk of Hearing Loss With Antibiotic
Inflammation caused by the infection that's being treated may make ototoxicity more likely
HPV16 DNA in Oral Rinses at Oropharyngeal Cancer Diagnosis
But rarely seen after treatment; correlations for persistent HPV16 DNA with worse survival
Nasal Balloon Can Treat Otitis Media With Effusion
Procedure may be an alternative to antibiotics, drainage tubes
Patients Report Improved Care Access, Better Health With ACA
Gains seen in how many adults have insurance and a doctor, and say they are in better health
Improved Care Transitions Needed Post Ambulatory Surgery
Age independently associated with hospital admission
