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

Medika Life - September 15, 2022

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.

For Leaders, When Is it Time to Speak Out for Science?

John Bianchi - June 1, 2025

We have all seen the headlines. Government-funded research projects for cancer and other chronic and infectious diseases that, until a few weeks ago, were...

Preserving Health and Wellness and Preventing Chronic Diseases – America Does It Very Poorly

Stephen Schimpff, MD MACP - July 22, 2022

Assuring medical insurance for all Americans is an important goal, but it is far from sufficient to ensure we all get the best or even adequate care

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