What exactly is a virus? We know they are not susceptible to antibiotics. We know that they can cause anything from the common cold, the Spanish Flu...
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Data is king. At no other time in history have we had the amount of data available to us to make informed decisions – both as consumers and as...
The history of African-Americans health care is replete with stories of both tragedy and triumph. From the horrific conditions of slavery, through...
Have you ever wondered how hospital scores are created? As we have explored in previous posts, there are a number of organizations and companies that...
Consumers have a difficult time navigating the data that is available to help them make decisions about safe hospital choices. Today we are going to...
In the field of patient safety, you find an army of hospital administrators, consultants, manufacturers, healthcare workers, and evaluators. Out in...
Building on your new skills as an empowered patient, today's post provides links to some of the excellent resources from leading health care...
Reports of the spread of the novel coronavirus from China show a continued spread of the illness. The many news articles available cover the story as...
News about a new coronavirus in Asia has hit the headlines this week, with numbers quickly climbing and efforts at containment escalating. As the...
The VA's 5 Star ratings system was phased out this past December to make way for a new approach. The new ratings and comparison system intends to...
It is the season of giving, with many of us exchanging gifts and well-wishes. Hugs are given. Kisses on the cheeks. Handshakes. Oh-so-many excellent...
Over the past decade, the general public has come to hear more terminology about vaccines than ever before. Thanks in part to the growth of...