Some patients fear speaking up will upset their doctors
May 27, 2012
By Kevin B. O’Reilly, amednews staff. Posted May 23, 2012. They worry that asking questions would affect the quality of care negatively. Even well-educated, well-to-do patients have trouble asking their
In health care, cheaper can mean better
May 15, 2012
Dr. Donald M. Berwick – May 14, 2012 -The Boston Globe – An Irish adage says: “When you come to a wall that is too high to climb, throw your
Eighteen Hospital Executives Earn Over $1 Million
May 11, 2012
by Barbara Nagy | May 8, 2012 8:00 pm | C-HIT – The health care system may be ailing, but newly compiled data show that compensation for top executives at Connecticut
Settlement: Depakote Maker Injects $6 Million Into State Coffers
May 8, 2012
by C-HIT Staff | May 8, 2012 8:00 am Connecticut will receive close to $6 million from federal and state settlements with Illinois-based Abbott Laboratories over allegations the company promoted
Clinical trials often fall short: US study
May 3, 2012
AFP May. 01, 2012 1:08PM PDT Yahoo! Health – Most clinical trials for cancer, heart disease and mental health are too small to offer adequate medical evidence, said a review of
Connecticut Nursing Homes Fined For Patient Death, Failure To Administer Drugs
May 3, 2012
April 27, 2012 By Ct Health I Team Five nursing homes have been cited and fined by the Department of Public Health for patient care lapses, including an incident at
State Lags In Key Home Health Care Measures
April 28, 2012
by Lisa Chedekel | Apr 2, 2012 10:00 pm | New Haven Independent CT Health I-Team As the Malloy administration seeks to expand home health care options and reduce reliance
Two Connecticut Doctors Lose Licenses In New York State
April 28, 2012
by Lisa Chedekel | Apr 25, 2012 7:00 am | Connecticut Health I-Team New Haven Independent Two Connecticut physicians charged with misconduct—in one case, related to sex crimes, the other
Preparing For A Future That Includes Aging Parents
April 26, 2012
NPR – by Marilyn Geewax – April 24, 2012 – Part of the Family Matters series – Planning a wedding is exciting. Mapping out a vacation is fun. Figuring how to
Device Malfunction Casts Doubt on Industry Pledge
April 20, 2012
By BARRY MEIER and KATIE THOMAS Published: April 18, 2012 The New York Times – As doctors scramble to understand the risks posed by a flawed heart device component made