Ambulatory surgery center representatives worry that hospital-dominated CCOs might not be inclined to hire their services, despite lower costs. The CCOs deny the claim, with the FamilyCare CEO calling it “horse puckey.”
OPINION -- Competition is supposed to be good for healthcare. Only with competition, it is said, will we get the highest quality healthcare at the lowest cost. But is this true? Where’s the evidence?
Hospitals face growing pressure to prevent patient injuries and stop the spread of infections. But are they doing enough to keep their own workers healthy and safe?
A new review suggests that omega-3 fatty acids taken in excess could have unintended health consequences in certain situations, and that dietary standards based on the best available evidence need to be established.
