HealthGrades Lists Best American Hospitals
According to Forbes Magazine, HealthGrades has ranked American hospitals based on quality of care and lack of complications. Here in New York, New York Presbyterian was the only hospital to make the list. Interestingly, prestigious academic medical centers did not fare well overall.
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MEDICAL MALPRACTICE PREMIUMS DOWN NATIONWIDE-Renal and Urology News reports that premiums have stabilized for most physicians, and that over 40% actually paid lower premiums over the last year. The report was based on a survey conducted by Medical Liability Monitor, which looked at three subspecialties: internists, general surgeons and OB/GYNS. WASHINGTON SHINES LIGHT ON COZINESS BETWEEN [...]
NEWS FLASH! FDA Involved in a Positive News Story!
According to today’s U.S. News & World Report, the FDA has approved the first human trial using embryonic stem cells. A California company, Geron Corp., will implant the stem cells in paraplegics. The hope is to ultimately be able to restore permanent organ and tissue function, the company’s president said.