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Recently published health care research, including how low health literacy in older Americans is linked to poorer health status and a higher risk of death.

The Institute for Safe Medication Practices' 2011 Medication Safety Self-Assessment now is available online for hospitals to evaluate their medication safety practices, identify opportunities for improvement and compare experiences with demographically similar organizations.

On-call coverage improves, but tensions can persist with private-practice docs

Palliative care team at a public hospital helps patients return to their native countries to live out their last days

Social media is becoming a vehicle for getting health information to patients

Maine system sets ambitious patient safety goal building processes that 'couldn't fail if you tried'

Hospitals find that expanded rehab services yield positive results

CMS Innovation Center will launch a major multiyear financial commitment to test and disseminate information about new approaches to improving safety.

April 2011 Calendar

An ample, highly skilled workforce is crucial to the survival of hospitals and health systems. In anticipation of the pending workforce shortage, there are important steps organizations can take to strengthen workforce partnerships.