Milbank Quarterly
Doing the right thing when things go wrong
The University of Michigan Health System doesn't claim to be perfect. But its response to medical errors, near-misses, unexpected clinical problems and unintended outcomes is a model for the nation that other hospitals can ...
Health
Dec 14, 2012 |
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New policy brief examines impact of occupational injuries and illnesses among low-wage workers
Low-wage workers, who make up a large and growing share of the U.S. workforce, are especially vulnerable to financial hits that can result from on-the-job injuries and illnesses, according to a policy brief released today ...
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Dec 13, 2012 |
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States that support access to health information can decrease colon cancer deaths
Despite medical advances in colon cancer screening and treatment, people with a lower socioeconomic status remain at a higher risk of dying from colon cancer. A new study in The Milbank Quarterly finds that s ...
Cancer
Sep 26, 2012 |
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Infection data may not be comparable across hospitals, study shows
A new study has found that some kinds of infection data may not be comparable across hospitals, and may not be suitable for use as a performance measure.
Health
Sep 18, 2012 |
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