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Creating a special unit just for short-stay cardiac patients at Sioux Valley Hospital USD Medical Center has resulted in shorter lengths of stay and a tremendous increase in satisfaction among patients who are ready to be discharged within 24 hours from the Sioux Falls, SD, tertiary care hospital.
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has made changes to the Inpatient Prospective Payment System which could have a major impact on your hospitals reimbursement for certain procedures.
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has created a bevy of new payment classifications for fiscal year 2006, making it more imperative than ever for case managers to make sure procedures are documented properly.
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Stanford University (Stanford, CA) has an extensive human subjects research conflict of interest (COI) policy that covers details that sometimes are overlooked at research institutions.
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Imagine conducting clinical trials that provide a greater possibility of personal benefit to participants and reach conclusions in a faster and more efficient manner.
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Investigators often find it difficult determining what types of information should be reported to an IRB, and they may report too many incidents or omit important information.
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Clinical trial sites and institutions could improve compliance if they have a clearly defined process for reporting to regulatory authorities, an expert says.
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A patient tells you she heard a news story that said that oral contraceptives (OCs) have lasting effect on hormone levels, dulling a womans sexual desire. What is your response?
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The woman sitting in front of you says for about 10 days of every month, she experiences depression, marked anxiety, sudden mood shifts, persistent irritability, and bloating.