Category Archives: Health Care

Hospital ratings by patients mirror facilities’ outcome metrics

Since 2008, patients have been able to post comments on and rate hospitals using the NHS Choices website, in the same way as they might rate a hotel on Tripadvisor. The system’s proponents suggest that it helps patients to choose … Continue reading

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How nurses are changing healthcare

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–With more than three million nurse professionals in the United States alone, nursing is the largest segment of the healthcare industry and touches every facet of care from the doctor’s office to home care to hospitals. And as … Continue reading

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Aetna adopts motivational interviewing to get clients healthier

HARTFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Engaging people in disease management and healthy living programs is historically challenging for health plans. And historically, disease management programs have followed more of the push rather than the pull model of coaching. Taking a different approach to … Continue reading

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Healthcare data system shift on schedule for Q3 2013 implementation

CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ICD-10 represents one of the most comprehensive projects in healthcare today with far-reaching impacts throughout the healthcare delivery system. An added layer of complexity involves the implementation of other significant programs, such as Meaningful Use and 5010, in a … Continue reading

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