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In a Boston-based survey of travelers, 19% of individuals who were born in, had lived in, or traveled to dengue-endemic countries showed serologic evidence of previous dengue infection.
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It will be no surprise to quality professionals that research shows that patients who lack the skills and confidence to manage their own healthcare often require more of it and incur higher healthcare costs.
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The Hospital Engagement Network (HEN) a joint effort of the American Hospital Association and the Health Research and Educational Trust released its annual report last month, showing some slow progress on key quality metrics, but a lack of progress on many of the goals touted by the organization.
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Sometimes the best lessons come when things do not work out as planned. Nathan Rozeboom, RN, MPH, CCRN, a nurse manager at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, learned that in the aftermath of a project for his master's degree three years ago. At the time, he was assistant manager in a neuro intensive care unit.
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On January 30, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a delay until Oct. 1, 2014, in post-payment Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) audits of hospital admissions to determine compliance with the contentious "two midnight" rule.