Increasing the Role of Pharmacists in Patient Care

Allowing pharmacists to become more involved in patient care will reap benefits for patients and save healthcare dollars.

Medical Informatics

Improving healthcare at a reduced cost has long been a goal of the medical community. One way of accomplishing this is with medical informatics, or the use of vast quantities of data aggregated into usable searches, organized results and, in turn, improved procedures. In the coming years, medical informatics is anticipated to be a breakthrough […]

Superbugs: Reducing the Serious Threat of Hospital-Acquired Infections

Hospital-acquired infections remain a deadly threat, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in partnership with other healthcare agencies and professionals are working to lower the rates of HAIs with some degree of success.

The Growing Scourge of Counterfeit Pharmaceuticals

Counterfeits pose a threat for healthcare professionals worldwide. And, while technological advancements are being made to protect the drug supply, international regulation and politics stand in the way of fixing the problem in the foreseeable future.

Reducing the Risks of Medication Errors

The federal government, physicians and consumers all have active roles to play in reducing medication errors that so often result in adverse drug events and a high cost burden.

HHS Recognizes Facilities for Preventing HAIs

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recognized 37 hospital and healthcare facilities for their efforts to prevent, and eventually eliminate, healthcare-associated infections, a leading cause of death in the U.S.