2015 Article Archives

Navigating a Path to Quality Care at a Lower Cost

Oct 19, 2015 at 04:10 pm by steve

The UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center is poised to be a national model for cost reduction and quality health care through the implementation of a unique lay patient navigation p.... Read More

Treating Patients, Not Just a Disease

Oct 19, 2015 at 04:10 pm by steve

Major medical centers around the country are beginning to embrace patient therapies that focus on the whole person, not just on disease. In 2010, the American Hospital Associa.... Read More

Princeton Opens Structural Heart and Valve Center

Oct 19, 2015 at 04:10 pm by steve

Internationally renowned surgeon serves as medical director “Instead of one option, you get 10 options here,” says Mustafa Ahmed, MD, medical director of the new.... Read More

Medical West Expands Animal-Assisted Therapy

Oct 19, 2015 at 04:10 pm by steve

Dogs to Become Part of Rehab Program “It’s wonderful to see the transformation in the patients’ faces when the dogs arrive,” says Pam Autrey, PhD, RN,.... Read More

Meaningful Use Audits: Proactive Tips for Success

Oct 19, 2015 at 04:10 pm by steve

For health care professionals who began accepting Meaningful Use incentive money at the outset of availability under the Medicare option in 2011, the year 2015 is an important.... Read More