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Influenza Vaccination Reduces the Risk of Major Cardiovascular Events
A meta-analysis of six randomized, controlled trials revealed receipt of influenza vaccination reduced the risk of major cardiovascular events compared to the unvaccinated, with 56 patients needing vaccination to prevent one event. Higher-risk patients had 45% reduced risk.
Travelers Need Pre-Trip Hepatitis A Vaccination
Hepatitis A continues to be a problem for international travelers in much of the world. More widespread use of hepatitis A vaccine could be warranted.
More Consumers Suing After Healthcare Data Breaches
Consumers are suing companies more often for data breaches that expose their private information, according to one law firm’s experience. Healthcare organizations are seeing the biggest increases in this type of litigation.
Monkeypox in the United States
The first 17 patients in the United States affected by the current monkeypox outbreak are described. Of note is the absence of reported fever in 10, and the frequent presence of lymphadenopathy, as well as of genital and perianal lesions.
Monkeypox in Europe and North America: What to Expect, What to Do
Data on outcomes of monkeypox cases managed in Europe and North America are limited but provide some clues on epidemiology, clinical manifestations, treatment, and outcome.
Value-Based Safe Harbor, Stark Exception Increasingly Important
The value-based arrangement Anti-Kickback Statute safe harbor and Stark Law exception introduced last year are likely to become important components of healthcare provider methods. CMS and other third-party payors will continue to focus on promoting care coordination and patient outcomes, making the safe harbor and Stark exception critical tools to avoid legal complications.
CMS May Suppress Data on Complications in Hospitals
CMS is planning to suppress data on many dangerous medical and surgical complications in hospitals because data from the COVID-19 era may be unreliable. The plan would suppress data on sepsis, kidney harm, deep bedsores, lung collapse, and many other measures.Leapfrog Data Show Safety Declines in Pandemic Era
Recent patient experience data suggest the pandemic caused declines in some patient safety-related measures. Poor communication is a common theme.New SBAR Method Improves Handoffs in Texas Hospital
Anursing team at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio developed a new process for handing off patients from the ED to a telemetry unit that improved patient care and decreased the number of rapid responses for recent transfers.
Develop Good Working Relationship with Counsel for Best Results
Risk managers often work closely with either in-house counsel or outside attorneys representing the hospital or health system in a range of legal matters, but those interactions can go awry without a good working relationship. Establishing boundaries and proper expectations can go a long way toward achieving the best results.