Washington State Department of Health takes disciplinary actions against health care providers, including suspensions and revocations of licenses, certifications, or registrations of providers in the state — March 2nd Update
Davis will oversee PATH’s annual budget of $305 million, a staff of nearly 1,200, and a portfolio of projects based in PATH offices in 22 countries. He succeeds Dr. Christopher J. Elias, who left PATH to become president of the Global Development Program at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Washington State Department of Health takes disciplinary actions against health care providers, including suspensions and revocations of licenses, certifications, or registrations of providers in the state — March 2nd Update
The new funds will support the first four years of a 10-year plan that will double the Institute’s staff to 350 and launch three new scientific initiatives.
The White House has released a three-and-half minute video defending the Affordable Care Act.
Researchers at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center have discovered a physical mechanism that prevents chemotherapy from reaching pancreatic cancer cells, as well as a way to reverse that mechanism.
Hospital losing $250,000 a day as volume drops and the number of patients on lower-paying plans rises, hospital officials say.
Flu season has started late this year, but a increase in cases indicates the bug has finally arrived. It’s not too late to vaccinate, health officials say.
Dr. Adams is a board-certified general and vascular surgeon who previously held the position of vice president for medical affairs and associate chief medical officer. He succeeds Dr. Gregory Semerdjian, who has retired.
“Overall, 55 patient records were electronically viewed by 43 employees. It’s still unclear how many of those ultimately may be found to have had legitimate reasons for looking at patient medical records and may be cleared of wrongdoing.”
On Saturday, March 17, local health organizations are hosting a free mammogram screening event in southeast Seattle focusing on African American women.The event is this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Columbia Health Center, 4400 37th Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98118.
Despite national efforts to improve patient safety, medical mistakes remain far to common. What can you do to protect yourself from medical errors?
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