Clinical

Cullman Regional Medical Center Focuses on Patients' Total Health

Mar 19, 2018 at 04:54 pm by steve

Cullman Regional is differentiating itself from the current trend facing many community hospitals that are closing or being sold to larger healthcare systems. With teamwork an.... Read More

Clinical

UAB Special Care Unit Improves Outcomes for Ventilator Patients

Mar 19, 2018 at 04:51 pm by steve

In October 2016, UAB Hospital established a new Special Care Unit (SCU) designed to improve care for patients on a ventilator with a goal of weaning them off the machine soone.... Read More

Business

DOJ Formalizes New Approach to Frivolous Qui Tam Actions

Mar 19, 2018 at 04:48 pm by steve

We recently reported that Michael Granston, Director of the Civil Fraud Section of the Department of Justice (DOJ), made comments during a November 2017 healthcare compliance.... Read More

Business

Finding Effective Staff Incentives

Mar 19, 2018 at 04:30 pm by steve

U.S. businesses spent $90 billion on non-cash incentives for staff in 2015. Only 26 percent of businesses offered any non-cash options. "The biggest obstacle to finding incent.... Read More

Clinical

Personalized, Less-Invasive Repair for Thoracoabdominal Aneurysm

Mar 19, 2018 at 04:13 pm by steve

Traditional treatment for thoracoabdominal aneurysm requires a large incision and clamping of the aorta, which can lead to significant complications and often eliminates surgi.... Read More