Medicare will Not Pay for 'Never Events' | Human ...       October 1, 2008
Hospitals that injure their patients will no longer be reimbursed by Medicare for their errors beginning Wednesday, October 1. The policy is meant to improve patient care and reduce costs to employers and other payers.
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The Silent Treatment: 'Just Be Quiet About It'       December 7, 2007
Feature: A culture of fear keeps doctors and other health care workers from speaking out about medical errors and dangerous practices. Efforts to improve health care quality have slammed up against a reluctance among medical workers to report ...
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Hospitals Taking Safety Cues From Manufacturers       December 7, 2007
Feature: Hospitals are turning to the manufacturing industry for safety solutions. The goal is making hospitals mistake-proof by creating processes that catch and prevent potential errors. (12/7/2007)
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No Minor Mistake: Doctor's Error, Your Expense       June 22, 2007
Feature: Preventable medical errors cost employers billions of dollars a year. Now, some firms are standing up to the medical establishment, saying they will refuse to pay for botched treatment and demanding high standards of care and safety. (6/
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Workforce Management June 11, 2007 | Human ...       June 11, 2007
Preview the June 11, 2007 Table of Contents
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Workforce Week(c)      

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Workforce Week®      

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