Hospitals round-up for 5/28
The latest on Hamot Medical Center, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Allegheny General Hospital, Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, and a new hospital in East Norriton.
Western PA hospitals are leading in the effort to reduce hospital infections
Infections acquired by patients at hospitals are often deadly and expensive to treat.
U.S. GAO warns consumers that herbal supplements tout false benefits
One of the biggest risks to consumers is when they are told that herbal supplements can replace their prescription meds.
Phildelphia hospitals are collaborating to find ways to reduce hospital readmissions
Even though readmissions– patients who return to the hospital within a month of being discharged– are a costly and widespread problem, hospitals don’t often share prevention strategies.
Rendell went to DC to root for bill that includes state Medicaid funding
The American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act, known as the tax extenders bill, comprises a variety of proposals — but the one most important to Pennsylvania is a six-month extension of federal matching funds for state Medicaid programs, reports the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Study examines the cost effects on individual states of health reform’s Medicaid expansion
The study predicts a significant reduction in the number of uninsured adults in Pennsylvania, with the federal government paying a majority of the costs.
The New York Times investigates: Does exercise really help you sleep better?
The answer: In a way.
PA Medical Society reminds residents about what they can do to treat pain
The Pennsylvania Medical Society recently put out a news release that gives statistics on the number of Pennsylvanians who suffer from pain; and offers advice on the different treatments they can seek.
Obama administration optimistic that doctors will embrace health IT
The Dept. of Health and Human Services is spending up to $27 billion over 10 years to help practices and hospitals all over the country implement health information technology.
A look at doctors’ fitness and medicinal habits
Most doctors exercise regularly, drink moderately, and have better cholesterol levels. They also visit fast food restaurants.