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Quality and Safety

By Susan Morse | 04:18 pm | May 15, 2020
UnitedHealth Group will maintain control over the protected health data and will manage opt-in and consent requirements.
By Jeff Lagasse | 03:54 pm | May 15, 2020
Hydroxychloroquine can reduce inflammation, pain and swelling, but mild to moderate COVID patients showed more adverse events when treated with it.
By Susan Morse | 10:21 am | May 14, 2020
America's Health Insurance Plans is also promoting the continued widespread adoption and use of telemedicine.
By Susan Morse | 08:44 am | May 14, 2020
Phases 2 and 3 of vaccine clinical trials are expected by early summer and their success will be known by early winter, Fauci says.
By HIMSS TV | 07:58 am | May 14, 2020
Pharmacogenomics is a good entry point for providers in precision medicine, identifying the right medicine for better outcomes and patient satisfaction, according to Joel Diamond, MD, CMO of 2bPrecise.
By Jeff Lagasse | 04:21 pm | May 12, 2020
In addition to an expanded ED, the hospital knew it had to improve interstaff communications to bolster patient care.
By Susan Morse | 03:26 pm | May 12, 2020
By the end of March, 33% of behavioral health claims for Optum members were for a telehealth visit, compared to 2% prior to COVID-19.
By Jeff Lagasse | 11:13 am | May 12, 2020
The action is meant to enable GE to overcome supply chain disruptions as it addresses the surge in demand for critical equipment.
By Jeff Lagasse | 03:45 pm | May 11, 2020
Some stroke patients may fear contracting the coronavirus, while others who are isolated may not be discovered quickly enough.
By Jeff Lagasse | 01:04 pm | May 11, 2020
The treatment may reduce the risk to healthcare workers because it reduces the duration and quantity of viral shedding.