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Study: Better communication improves patient safety

American College of Cardiology Quality First SmartBrief (A Service of the PINNACLE Network) | May 24, 2012

A HealthGrades study revealed hospitals whose patient ratings for communication between physicians and nurses were at the top 10% appeared to be less prone to medical errors than those rated in the bottom 10%, suggesting that better communication boosts patient safety and satisfaction. BeckersHospitalReview.com (05/22)


Study: Fatigued surgical residents have 22% higher risk of errors

American College of Cardiology Quality First SmartBrief (A Service of the PINNACLE Network) | May 24, 2012

Readmission more likely for patients with hospital infections

American College of Cardiology Quality First SmartBrief (A Service of the PINNACLE Network) | May 29, 2012

CDC report finds disparities in stroke rates across U.S.

American College of Cardiology Quality First SmartBrief (A Service of the PINNACLE Network) | May 29, 2012

Wash. state hospitals will share data to reduce ED usage

American College of Cardiology Quality First SmartBrief (A Service of the PINNACLE Network) | May 24, 2012

Socioeconomic status affects pay-for-performance, study says

American College of Cardiology Quality First SmartBrief (A Service of the PINNACLE Network) | May 24, 2012

Antidepressants may increase mortality risk for ICU patients

American College of Cardiology Quality First SmartBrief (A Service of the PINNACLE Network) | May 29, 2012

ACC testifies before FDA on ASD closure devices

American College of Cardiology Quality First SmartBrief (A Service of the PINNACLE Network) | May 29, 2012

FDA reviewing results of new study linking azithromycin with increased risk of CV death

American College of Cardiology Quality First SmartBrief (A Service of the PINNACLE Network) | May 24, 2012

FDA rejects use of rivaroxaban for treatment of ACS

American College of Cardiology Quality First SmartBrief (A Service of the PINNACLE Network) | May 24, 2012


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ACC In Touch Blog: A Health IT Lesson From Mississippi's Hub City

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ACC testifies before FDA on ASD closure devices

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FDA reviewing results of new study linking azithromycin with increased risk of CV death

American College of Cardiology Quality First SmartBrief (A Service of the PINNACLE Network) | May 24, 2012

FDA rejects use of rivaroxaban for treatment of ACS

American College of Cardiology Quality First SmartBrief (A Service of the PINNACLE Network) | May 24, 2012

Making the Most out of Meaningful Use

American College of Cardiology Quality First SmartBrief (A Service of the PINNACLE Network) | May 22, 2012




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