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Co-convened by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, the American Society of Anesthesiologists, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, and the Institute for Safe Medication Practices, the Summit released the following policy recommendations.

IT news from around the health care industry.

LEED certification recognizes the unique challenges faced by hospitals

Need to update aging facilities, meet new demands could spur growth

While reimbursement remains a sticking point, hospitals say devices that help keep patients at home are worth the cost.

Joseph F. Majdan, M.D., believes physicians can impact this situation positively. But first, he says, many providers must rid themselves of their prejudice toward obese patients.

The number of high-cost tests drops by giving physicians better information

Hospitals have trouble getting common, critical medications for surgery, cancer care, other areas

New recruitment and retention models are needed to weather the storm

Variation in health care spending and utilization not only occurs across geographic regions, but also within regions, within states and even across health care professionals within a single organization.