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Health care system administrators sometimes believe the investment in clinical trials may not be worth its benefits.
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Research billing might continue to pose challenges for hospital research centers, but there are specific steps they can take to ensure accuracy and compliance with all regulations.
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Policy is in place at the University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle that translates The Joint Commission Standard PC.6.10 into a statement about assessing the learning needs of patients and families, as well as tailoring education to their specific care, treatment and services.
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Teaching patients about pain management is an important part of their education, yet many institutions have trouble meeting this education standard required by The Joint Commission in Oakbrook Terrace, IL.
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By using a combination of education and case management, Molina Healthcare of Michigan has decreased the number of members who frequently visit the emergency department with primary care issues.
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Ambulatory surgery patients may be particularly susceptible to falls, surgery experts warn.
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A newly diagnosed diabetic, we'll call him Mr. Smith, called in to Capital District Physicians' Health Plan Health Coach Connection because his doctor had told him he needed to undergo gastric bypass surgery if he was going to live another 10 years.
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Stroke is the third leading cause of death, yet many of these fatalities could be prevented, according to the National Stroke Association based in Centennial, CO. Statistics tallied by this organization find about 80% of the 780,000 strokes occurring annually could have been avoided.
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