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👏👏 Encouraging news for US healthcare: A new analysis shows that key quality and safety measures have improved beyond pre-pandemic levels. Our CMO @ElizabethMortMD and CNO Ken Grubbs dive into the data in a new blog post: bit.ly/3NGXBsw @ahahospitals @VizientInc

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Cigna's Express Scripts unit has sued the Federal Trade Commission, demanding the agency retract a report critical of companies that negotiate drug spending wsj.com/health/pharma/… via @WSJ


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.@nytimes essay on @MartyMakary excellent new book “Blind Spots: When Medicine Gets It Wrong and What It Means for our Health" on how the medical profession addresses areas of uncertainty, and Makary's prescription for better professional decision making nytimes.com/2024/09/19/opi…


This insightful piece covers the crucial role of advocates in the hospital. Sepsis is a medical emergency that is unfortunately often diagnosed too late. On this World Sepsis Day, we encourage you to explore how you can advocate effectively and respectfully for your child.

Today is World Sepsis Day. My wife, Steph, wrote about parental advocacy, Martha's Rule, and a personal story about a brush with sepsis with one of our kids.

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A pharmacy owner and associate were sentenced for a health care fraud scheme that diverted life-saving medications including HIV drugs to the black market, endangering patients by leaving them without the treatments they desperately needed. buff.ly/3zfGWZd


Recovering from spinal surgery can prove very challenging. That's why exploring lifestyle adjustments first can be a great option before moving to the operating room. 🌟 @ClevelandClinic shares practical tips on how these changes can significantly impact your health and recovery.

Your spine can remind you of your age in some pretty unpleasant ways. Options that can help: cle.clinic/3wRZNlS?social…



This story presents a deeply troubling case, where a surgeon reportedly removed Bryan’s liver instead of his spleen by mistake. This tragic error highlights the need to review patient safety protocols and address understaffing in ICUs.

Florida doctor removes wrong organ from patient, resulting in ‘immediate, catastrophic death’ trib.al/q13C8QT

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Acadia Healthcare, one of the largest chains of psychiatric hospitals in the U.S., is holding people against their will to maximize insurance payouts, a New York Times investigation found. It has detained patients even when it was not medically necessary. nyti.ms/476Cpox


Returning to work after a major surgery is a stressful process for patients. Review the best strategies and resources to support your team to facilitate their recovery journey. buff.ly/3AKnqVf


A Texas pharmaceutical marketer was sentenced for a $59 million fraud scheme involving receiving illegal kickbacks for compounded medications. This resulted in unnecessary prescriptions, higher costs, and compromised patient care. buff.ly/4cEJgXu


As younger people opt for knee and hip surgeries, proper preparation and effective post-op care become even more important. Ensuring a smooth recovery can prevent complications and help patients enjoy active, pain-free lives for decades to come.

Why people in their 40s are getting their knees and hips replaced on.wsj.com/3WVT8pU">on.wsj.com/3WVT8pU on.wsj.com/3WVT8pU">on.wsj.com/3WVT8pU



While most doctors prioritize patient care, the reality is some cataract surgeries are driven by profit. Each year, the DOJ investigates millions in fraud from medically unnecessary eye surgeries. Protect yourself—get a second opinion. buff.ly/4dNS5iQ


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Hospitals across the country are deploying hospital-at-home care to treat patients. Policymakers worry it’s too pricey and lacks strict standards. wsj.com/health/healthc… via @WSJ


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IHI has issued a call to hospitals to join the Age-Friendly Health Systems movement on the heels of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) enactment of a new Age-Friendly Hospital Measure. Read the full press release: bit.ly/4cgG586

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Millions of Americans who can't afford or understand the technology required to leverage these new healthcare solutions will continue to get overlooked. f-st.co/3aGkIQ0


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New from me... A story that represents many months of work: Doctors are increasingly able to save the lives of babies born at 22 weeks—but not all hospitals try. And there's no way for parents to know which ones will wsj.com/health/healthc…


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A recent Mayo Clinic study investigated how operating room (OR) design can support and strengthen the well-being of surgical teams during healthcare delivery. Learn more: mayocl.in/4aWP4eH

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The New York State Department of Health is scrutinizing Bellevue Hospital’s use of unlicensed technicians to assist doctors in weight-loss surgeries. The public hospital churns thousands of low-income patients through bariatric surgery every year. nyti.ms/3RR4yK7


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