Guide to healthcare access for patients with disabilities

The 19-page guide “Access to Medical Care for Persons with Mobility Disabilities” is available to help healthcare providers understand the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

2010 healthcare quality state snapshots

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality has released its 2010 State Snapshots to provide state-specific healthcare quality information, including strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement.

Primary care medical home ready to launch

The new primary care medical home option for Joint Commission accredited ambulatory care organizations will be available in July. Applications are now being accepted from organizations that are ready for survey.

Cholesterol screening for kids?

New guidelines from the National Lipid Association suggest that all children should be screened for high cholesterol between ages 9 and 11.

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The emerging trend of medical tourism
Susan A. LaRocco, PhD, RN, MBA, and Barbara Jeanne Pinchera, DNP, RN

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Using a blog to improve communication
Terri Farr, MSN, RN

The role of the corporate chief nursing officer
Richard Hader, PhD, NE-BC, RN, CHE, CPHQ, FAAN

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