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Patient Satisfaction Surveys Earn a Zero on Tracking Whether Hospitals Deliver Culturally Competent Care

The CAHPS survey is required by the federal government for many health care facilities, and the hospital version of it is required for most acute care hospitals. Low scores can induce financial penalties, and hospitals reap financial rewards for improving scores or exceeding those of their peers.

The Top 10 Public Health Policy Issues for Election Year 2024

At this time of year, there is the expected stream of top-notch analyses about trends in health – from innovations to watch to people...

Home Cooking Means Hidden Health Dangers for You

Economic change brings on lifestyle change, and with less money available to buy prepared foods, millions are now cooking at home. One of the...

Of Measles and Midterms

There’s a whiff of good news in the air that should give many of us a much-needed shot of optimism. After one of the...