Five major hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) cost about $9,800,000,000 annually, according to new research by Harvard researchers. The study, published September 2 in the Journal of American Medical Association: Internal Medicine, indicates...
Rise of VA Medical Malpractice Claims with More Vets Receiving Care
One area of medical malpractice that many overlook involves healthcare providers at the Veterans Administration (VA). But with more and more vets seeking care, the potential for medical negligence in these facilities is greater.
In fact, records...
Study: Unplanned Readmission Rates Indicative of Quality of Care
Readmission to a hospital after undergoing a surgical procedure is in many cases unplanned. It usually happens when complications develop, such as an infection. New research suggests that the likelihood of unplanned readmission is linked to the...