Hospital Law Weekly

Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh - Reemerging nutritional rickets recalls historical perspective

Children's Hospital, Denver - Kawasaki syndrome diagnosis often delayed in children

Decision Resources, Inc. - California health plans compete for small business, healthcare data source says

Deutsch Herzzentrum, Munich - PCIs performed in high-volume institutions are associated with improved outcomes

Digene Corporation - Maryland to require insurance coverage of HPV tests in cervical cancer screening

Dresden University of Technology - Acute day care less expensive than inpatient care in Germany

Haemek Medical Center, Afula - Study finds large fetomaternal hemorrhage incidence higher than reported

Haut-Leveque Hospital, Pessac - Varicose vein sclerotherapy is a risk factor for hepatitis C transmission

Healthcare Coverage - HealthAmerica's health plan for individuals and families approved

Information Technology - Impact of information technology on patient safety explained

Kyung Hee University Hospital, Seoul - Studies describe new findings in oncology research

Landspitali-University Hospital, Reykjavik - Mucosal immunization promotes polysaccharide-specific memory responses

Llandough Hospital, Penarth - Cochrane method is used to evaluate evidence on milk consumption and CV disease

MED3OOO Group, Inc. - Phoenix Children's Hospital selects practice management technology

Maggiore Hospital, Bologna - Pulsed wave-tissue Doppler imaging aids recognition of viable myocardium

Michigan Department of Community Health - Blue Cross partners with Michigan to provide online access to benefit data

Miyazaki Medical College Hospital - Pomegranate juice impairs enteric CYP3A function in rats

New York Presbyterian Hospital - Elderly suicide victims more likely to have fallen to their deaths

Orthopedic Clinic Hospital, Lovran - Case of femoral neck tumor reported

Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center, Camden - Family members don't disrupt care during invasive procedures

Partnership for Prescription Assistance - New prescription drug program takes national bus tour to assist patients