Today's Headlines
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• VA medical center warning 526 patients of infection risk from scopes
• HHS awards nearly $105 million to improve health center quality
• Physicians with increased stress make more mistakes in patient care
• DEA proposes reduction to amount of controlled substances to be manufactured in 2018
• Innovative Medical Products' Locking Peg assists in patient positioning stability during hip surgery
• New CDC funding for U-M Injury Center probes solutions to the opioid epidemic and injuries nationally
• Proven smart underwear prevents back stress with just a tap
• Aging and weight cannot explain drastic rise in knee arthritis since 1950, study shows
Today's Headlines
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• Few outcome measures meet criteria for assessing accuracy and validity, according to two Joint Commission executives
• CMS releases Hospice Compare website to improve consumer experiences, empower patients
• Class I Recall: Zenith Alpha Thoracic Endovascular Graft by Cook Medical
• Edward-Elmhurst hospital system plans $50 million in cuts, including layoffs
• Rising medical costs mean more rough times ahead
• CMS proposes changes to the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement model
• There's plague in Arizona. Authorities warn of fleas that can infect people and pets
