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Fewer hospitals plan to increase capital spending, but more invest in HIT

Fewer hospitals plan to increase capital spending this year than last, according to the latest "economic outlook" report by Premier Inc., a leading group purchasing organization. But among those

Drug shortages cost providers $200M annually

Ninety percent of hospitals and other healthcare organizations encountered prescription drug shortages during the second half of 2010, with at least 80 percent indicating the shortages resulted in

Hospitals fight MRSA with antibiotics monitoring

In the war against "superbugs," every new tactic is worth a try. One that's gaining new prominence in the fight against bugs like MRSA is known as antimicrobial stewardship programs. These programs