Denial of Care
By Jane Arnoff Logsdon, MSSA, LSW I consider myself a pretty savvy and resourceful consumer. I know how to solve problems that come up in the day to day situations we all
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New Fellowship Aims to Improve Value and Implement Change
By Cynthia (Daisy) Smith, MD, FACP Physician and patient organizations alike have increasingly emphasized the importance of improving value in health care and reducing unnecessary (and potentially harmful) care. Choosing Wisely,
Dust Mites and Pillow Case Covers
By Jennifer Menjivar I grew up most of my life avoiding doctors and hospital visits. I never fancied getting shots or blood draws as a child, and without health insurance; I
Building the Will for Change
By Jordan Harmon When patients come through the front doors of a hospital, they are inevitably greeted by compassionate clinicians and staff. Why then do we so consistently fail to
Spend Less. Live Better.
By Diane Scheb RN, MSN Spend less. Live better. Except, she didn’t have that long to live. Maybe 10 days. . . probably not. Thirty-three years old, an illegal Mexican migrant
Give Lungs a Chance
By Danielle Moriates, RN When babies are born prematurely, they often lack surfactant – a soapy substance produced in the lungs that helps to keep the air sacs open. Without