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Quality and Safety

By Susan Morse | 11:28 am | August 14, 2023
A new vaccine for the latest variant is expected to be available at the end of September.
By Jeff Lagasse | 02:51 pm | August 11, 2023
The nursing program is for local high school and college students, and seeks to increase diversity in healthcare and reduce health disparities.
By Jeff Lagasse | 11:53 am | August 11, 2023
The forming of the Regional Coalition is an effort to target 15 medical tests that may prevent minorities from receiving needed care.
By Jeff Lagasse | 03:42 pm | August 07, 2023
The program aims to improve outcomes by increasing care access, reducing gaps and educating residents on a community level.
By Jeff Lagasse | 11:11 am | August 07, 2023
Facilities operated by Prospect Medical Holdings were forced to shutter emergency rooms and delay care due to the attack.
By Jeff Lagasse | 12:26 pm | August 04, 2023
More than one in five (22%) reported unfair treatment - 10 percentage points higher than that of parents who belong to another group.
By Jeff Lagasse | 03:04 pm | August 02, 2023
No HHS or CMS systems were impacted, the agencies say, though protected information was potentially compromised.
By Jeff Lagasse | 03:39 pm | August 01, 2023
Also, lung, breast, prostate and colorectal cancers were all more likely to be diagnosed in the first year of Medicare coverage.
By Susan Morse | 10:31 am | August 01, 2023
Physicians who certify patient eligibility for hospice services must be enrolled in Medicare or have validly opted out.
By Susan Morse | 02:39 pm | July 28, 2023
Fifty-three percent of medical devices have vulnerabilities known to cybercriminals, says Mark Bowling of ExtraHop.