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Are Your Physicians Suffering from Burnout—or Moral Injury?
Research indicates that nearly half of physicians nationwide are experiencing burnout symptoms, and a study published in October found burnout increases the odds of physician involvement in patient safety incidents, unprofessionalism, and lower patient satisfaction.
 

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CMS Warns Detroit Hospital to Improve IC Issues or Lose Funding
The hospital was notified in January of the deadline to pass an inspection. Failure to do so could result in Harper losing the funding that provides 85% of its inpatient revenue.
Happy Patient, Happy Hospital: Increase Patient Engagement With Advocates
Advocates who work for hospitals and health systems help patients navigate the care they receive within that system, as well as any associated financial responsibilities. They do so for all patients, free of charge, as part of their in-hospital services.
Postmortem: Was the Failed Massachusetts Law Requiring Patient Limits for Nurses a Good Idea?
The proposed law, which became known as “Question 1” because of its position on the referendum ballot, was soundly defeated in the November 2018 election, with about 70% of Massachusetts poll-goers voting “no.” An industry-backed campaign from hospital executives spent around $27 million exhorting voters to turn down the measure.
 

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Thursday, 4/11 - IHI Summit on Improving Patient Care

Thursday, 4/25 - ABQAURP's 42nd Annual Health Care Quality and Patient Safety Conference

Saturday, 5/4 - Health Care Quality Conference: Tools and Takeaways for Your Journey

Wednesday, 5/15 - 2019 IHI Patient Safety Congress
 

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