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CMS star ratings found lacking in some areas, especially risk, study finds

A leading quality rating for the nation’s hospitals appears not to adequately account for the risks of undergoing certain procedures at certain hospitals, particularly joint replacement surgery, according to a new study by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery. The ultimate finding is that the overall hospital quality star ratings program from the Centers for… Read More »

Travelling Solo in USA? From Islands, Beaches or Mountains Here Are Some Must-Visit Places

City or beaches, there are many places to explore in US (Photo Credits: Pixabay) Washington D.C. [USA], February 20: While travelling solo is something that a lot of people may dread, mainly for safety concerns, it is actually a wonderful adventure and experience that all travel lovers should experience at least once in their lifetime.… Read More »

Postpartum Care in the United States: Some Progress But Still So Far to Go

Earlier this year the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) released a revised Committee Opinion calling for a new paradigm for postpartum care in the United States.  Moving away from the single postpartum check at 6 weeks, ACOG has made a significant change in its recommendations for postpartum care: “All women should ideally have… Read More »