Quality and Safety
The Boston health system's Digital Innovation Hub has spearheaded a new way to get all staff to contribute ideas. Many of those ideas are already in play and proving successful.
The infant mortality rate in Los Angeles County is more than three times higher for Black babies than white babies.
When one factors in length of stay, the average hospital charge increased the longer patients were there, and they continued to vary by age group.
Insurers are banned from charging administration costs and "balance billing is strictly prohibited," Seema Verma says.
The trial has not been paused as the volunteer did not receive the COVID-19 vaccine but was part of the control group.
Black women, regardless of education or socioeconomic status, are four times more likely to die from preventable pregnancy-related complications.
Failure to achieve herd immunity could place additional stress on a healthcare system that's already struggling due to the coronavirus.
The resolution of the complaints ensures clergy access to patients for religious purposes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Staff received hazard pay, meals and, in one nursing home, a dedicated space to stay overnight to avoid taking the virus home to members' families.
Some 77% of Medicare beneficiaries who enroll in Medicare Advantage plans with drug coverage will be in plans with 4 or more stars.