Nothing Eased the Pain in His Chest. What Was Causing It?

Pancreatitis is excruciatingly painful, especially after eating. The pancreas is behind the lower part of the stomach, ...

Body found at Western State Hospital construction site identified as missing patient

DSHS said the patient did not return after being allowed court-ordered, unescorted grounds privileges on Sunday, Jan. 4.
Forbes

Here's Everything You Need To Know About The Patient's Bill Of Rights

This is the first in a series of articles that focuses on your rights as a patient—both inside the hospital and out. First up, we explore the “Patient’s Bill of Rights” (yes, that’s a thing!). If ...
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6 Best Practices for Patient Identification

On average, claim denials linked to inaccurate patient identification or faulty patient information cost $1.2 million annually The Journal of AHIMA article, "Tips for Trusting Identity in the Era of ...
Fierce Healthcare

Mayo Clinic study shows patient portals have no impact on hospital readmissions or mortality

Previous research has have tackled patient portal usability and satisfaction among users, but few studies have looked at the impact of portals on hospital outcomes. A new study out of the Mayo Clinic ...