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Managing Conflicts of Interest Requires Time, Expertise
Research institutions could improve their conflicts of interest management by devoting staff or departmental resources to the issue.
Recent Controversy About Conflicts of Interest Highlights Need for Strong Policies
In the wake of recent controversy, some institutions are revisiting their own conflict of interest policies and practices.
‘Dry Run’ for Radiology Improves Patient Safety
Radiology can be a complex process using the latest technology, and the results can drive the course of a patient’s care. Getting it right the first time is not always easy.
Alarm Fatigue Still Serious, Solutions Slow to Come
Alarm fatigue still is a serious threat to patient safety, and years of effort have yielded minimal improvement, experts say.
Ethics Involvement Needed With Complex Discharges
Ethicists are seeing increasing numbers of consults involving concerns with discharge planning.
Study: Little Difference in Outcomes Between ACO and Non-ACO Patients
Accountable care organizations were established to reduce costs and improve quality of care, but do they achieve those goals?
Diabetes Prevention Program Shows Positive Outcomes for Patients
Chronic illness case management works better with optimal patient engagement. In one primary care provider practice’s experience, a diabetes care program has improved diabetic patients’ self-management.
Health System’s Transitional Care Program Includes Out-of-area Patients
Some of the biggest challenges in care transition involve bridging patient care between the hospital and the community — especially when the community is hundreds of miles away.
Cyber Security for Devices Improves Safety
Medical devices can pose a serious threat to patient safety and protected health information if they are compromised by hackers, and hospital leaders should not trust that the manufacturer has adequately protected them, say experts in the field.Some States Provide Funding When SDOH Used to Improve Quality
Some states are willing to financially support the use of social determinants of health (SDOH) to address health issues affecting the community.