It seems that the new buzzword in health care is “patient satisfaction.” The Affordable Care Act allows Medicare to tie a portion of a hospital’s reimbursement money to patient satisfaction. Patients are mailed a survey after discharge called the HCAHPS […]
Patient Satisfaction and Patient Safety: A Trade-off? Read More »
In April, the MedStar Health system of 10 hospitals and hundreds of physician-affiliated offices around the Maryland and Washington, D.C., area became the latest hospital system targeted by ransomware. Ransomware is a type of virus or malware that blocks access
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We’ve all been there: At one time, you were the shy, timid student, inexperience plastered all over your furrowed brow. Although it may be hard to remember, you were once intimidated by patients and by experienced nurses. You were nervous to talk
Precepting with Patience Read More »
