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Topic: Patients
Congenital heart disease (heart structural problems existing since birth) is estimated to affect more than 859,000 children and 850,000 adults in the United States. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Laboratory Testing and Results from the Multistate Fungal Meningitis Outbreak
CDC’s Fungus Reference Laboratory has the capacity and technology to examine fungal isolates under the microscope and to confirm their identification using DNA sequencing methods. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
American Heart Association says Lengthier resuscitation attempts improve survival ratesMore study is needed to know whether improved survival in other patients is due to lengthier resuscitation efforts per se, or other factors.
Researchers studied records of 64,339 patients suffering an in-hospital cardiac arrest at 435 hospitals taking part in the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Resuscitation program. As with earlier studies, the investigators found that most patients who were successfully resuscitated responded early on during the arrest, but they also noted that some survivors appear to require efforts that take more time. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Tennessee Department of Health report shows Tennessee Hospitals doing well battling Infections
Surgical site and bloodstream infection rates are below the national baseline, providing evidence of progress made by hospitals to keep patients healthy. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Consumers Union Urges Congress to Adopt Stronger Medical Device Patient Safety
The House and Senate are expected to vote on a final version of the legislation before the July 4th congressional recess. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
American Heart Association says Regional care systems to treat severe heart attacks improve survival rates
Fewer ST -segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients died when paramedics diagnosed them en route to hospitals and hospitals followed well-defined guidelines to quickly treat or transfer patients to facilities that performed artery-opening procedures , if needed. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Consumer Union says Dangerous Medical Device Loophole Puts Patients at RiskConsumers Union Ad Focuses on Need to Close Loophole as Senate Prepares to Vote on FDA User Fee Act
The ad is running as the Senate prepares to vote on a bill this week to reauthorize the statute governing medical device oversight. The ad notes that the FDA does not have the power under current law to require device makers to prove they have fixed design flaws when they want to sell a new device based on one that has been recalled by manufacturers for safety problems. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Consumer Reports says Unnecessary Medical Care that can be Hazardous to Your Health and Your WalletFive Examples Culled From the Choosing Wisely Campaign
The coalition of nine physician groups compiled lists of “Five Things Physicians and Patients Should Question” to represent each doctor group. It’s been estimated that up to 30 percent of health care in the U.S. is unnecessary. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Concierge service improves overall process at Town Center Pharmacy
The pharmacy technician at the concierge desk check ID cards, obtains up-to-date insurance, checks paper prescriptions to ensure medications are available and accurate, screens prescription refills for possible interactions and receives drop-off prescriptions. The insurance screening process has returned over $750,000 to BACH this year. This service has steadily improved overall wait time and customer service for patients receiving medications. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
New BACH policy to open more appointments
In an effort to improve appointment availability for all beneficiaries, BACH leadership implemented a Missed Appointment Policy. Patients unable to keep an appointment must call the Appointment Line at 931-431-4677 or 270-798-4677 to cancel at least two hours prior to their scheduled appointment time. BACH recently improved the cancellation system so patients may now use the same phone number 24 hours a day to cancel appointments. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
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