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Jeff Lagasse

By Jeff Lagasse | 03:26 pm | February 26, 2019
The rise from 2014 to 2016 in the percentage of people with private health insurance coverage who had diabetes was sharpest among people in their 50s.
By Jeff Lagasse | 03:43 pm | February 25, 2019
At Maricopa Integrated Health System, price transparency became a top strategic imperative after it helped the system boost its margins.
By Jeff Lagasse | 11:49 am | February 25, 2019
The levels are still pretty high, especially when compared to other professions, but for the first time in a while things are looking up.
By Jeff Lagasse | 12:35 pm | February 22, 2019
There appears to be a lack of accountability when it comes to prescribing high-test opioids to patients who already have a tolerance.
By Jeff Lagasse | 03:39 pm | February 21, 2019
Overtime in particular has been negatively associated with patient care, and a good proportion of nurses are required to work extra hours.
By Jeff Lagasse | 11:45 am | February 21, 2019
International medical graduates comprise almost one quarter of U.S. practicing physicians, and one third of primary care physicians.
By Jeff Lagasse | 03:40 pm | February 20, 2019
Cancer outcomes vary substantially between populations defined by race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and health insurance coverage.
By Jeff Lagasse | 12:32 pm | February 20, 2019
Hospitals are nipping and tucking their supply chain spend by opting for half-price, reprocessed items like cardiology catheters.
By Jeff Lagasse | 03:58 pm | February 19, 2019
Applying advanced analytics to patient datasets can help organizations adopt a comprehensive approach to deliver personalized medicine.
By Jeff Lagasse | 12:10 pm | February 19, 2019
A potential byproduct of the ongoing physician burnout and shortages is a negative impact on the average lifespan, according to new research.