Healthcare acquired infections cause 271 patient deaths per day and result in $3 billion in costs each year. These are alarming figures, particularly in a time that is zeroing in on value-based care. ...

Anyone who has had surgery knows that there are specific instructions that need to be followed beforehand. These instructions can reach a page or two -- or more -- in length and necessitate ...

After a successful pilot saw lengths of stay decrease 39% or more, the health system is rolling out its tactics systemwide. Its program will be used in about 15,000 surgery cases annually across 42 ...

GEISINGER MEDICAL CENTER -- Geisinger Medical Center is changing the way it handles pre-and post-operation preparations for patients undergoing surgery. The updated policy is system-wide and officials ...

Taking the time to educate patients before their medical device implantation has positive implications for patients, healthcare providers, and medical device manufacturers, according to a new poll.

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