by | Oct 6, 2016 | Archived
Both women and men can get breast cancer, though it is much more common in women. Other than skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the United States. Some women are at higher risk than others because of their personal or family...
by Keri McDermott | Sep 30, 2016 | Archived
79 Percent of Healthcare Workers Reported Being Vaccinated in 2015-2016 (CDC Report) Since healthcare workers may care for or live with people at high risk for influenza-related complications, it is especially important for them to get vaccinated annually. The...
by Keri McDermott | Sep 30, 2016 | Archived
The unfortunate experience of having to return to the hospital after recently being treated is all too common. Potentially avoidable hospital readmissions that occur within 30 days of a patient’s initial discharge are estimated to account for more than $17 billion in...
by Keri McDermott | Sep 29, 2016 | Archived
Earlier this week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the long anticipated final rule entitled Reform of Requirements for Long Term Care (LTC) facilities. This rule includes requirements for all LTC facilities to develop, implement and...
by Keri McDermott | Sep 23, 2016 | Archived
Like clockwork, the flu virus shows up each October, making millions of people miserable until it loses steam sometime in May. Flu symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Some people also may have...
by Keri McDermott | Sep 21, 2016 | Archived
Antibiotic resistance – when bacteria stop responding to the drugs designed to kill them – is a healthcare “hot topic” and possibly the most significant infectious disease threat we currently face. The Journal of the American Medical Association Internal Medicine...
by Keri McDermott | Sep 15, 2016 | Archived
The World Heart Federation (WHF) recognizes World Heart Day on September 29 to increase awareness about heart disease and stroke, the world’s leading causes of death, which claims 17.3 million lives each year. The observance promotes preventive measures that reduce...
by Keri McDermott | Sep 9, 2016 | Archived
On September 6, MedCityNews reported that hospitals and community groups are working to improve transitions of older patients when they are discharged from a hospital by strengthening communication with doctors and tracking them across health systems. Why? A lack of...
by Keri McDermott | Sep 9, 2016 | Archived
The CDC’s recent Vital Signs report found that 7 in 10 patients with sepsis had recently interacted with healthcare providers or had chronic diseases requiring frequent medical care. These healthcare encounters can be opportunities for healthcare providers to prevent,...
by Keri McDermott | Sep 8, 2016 | Archived
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is embracing innovation and taking advantage of technology to fuel changes that will lead to better care, smarter spending and a healthier America. That was the key message from the second annual CMS IT...
