Reporting Hospitals" Antibiotic Timing in Pneumonia: Adverse Consequences for Patients?
February 14th 2009Nationwide data on hospital emergency department visits reveal little evidence of unintended adverse consequences associated with publicly reporting hospitals’ antibiotic timing in pneumonia.
Provider Organization Performance Assessment Utilizing Diabetes Physician Recognition Program
February 14th 2009Retrospective chart review to assess the impact of the Diabetes Physician Recognition Program showed that most patients achieved control levels recommended by national treatment guidelines.
Cost-Effectiveness of Long-Term Oxygen Therapy for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
February 14th 2009Continuous home oxygen therapy for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease seems more cost-effective than other health technologies covered by Medicare, while nocturnal oxygen therapy is not.