Quality and Safety
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Lawsuit filed days after EpiPen recall for potential defect in supplier component.
Results showed helping people was a primary reason for their career choice, and 61 percent would encourage others to enter their field.
The "Leader" designation was awarded to facilities that scored a perfect 100 in the Foundation's survey.
The average time a person waits for a doctor is 18 minutes, 35 seconds, down a minute from last year, group says.
Tennessee is home to 61 rural hospitals,15 of which are designated critical access facilities, hospital association says.
Authors said that the impact on public health could be significant if the changes that take place during inspection weeks were sustained throughout the year.
Marshfield's research institute has roughly 450 clinical trials and research projects active, system says.
Women focus on responsiveness and clear communication from staff, while men favor pain management.
Commercial plans are following Medicare's lead, but physicians need more flexibility, experts say.