As epidemic grows, the cost of drug addiction weighs on hospital finances

http://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/epidemic-grows-cost-drug-addiction-weighs-hospital-finances?mkt_tok=3RkMMJWWfF9wsRous6XJZKXonjHpfsX57u4rUa6zlMI%2F0ER3fOvrPUfGjI4IScRqI%2BSLDwEYGJlv6SgFQ7LHMbpszbgPUhM%3D

Systems test out pilot programs that help keep addicts from ending up in the emergency room.

A potential weak link in patient safety: ER to inpatient handoffs

http://www.fiercehealthcare.com/story/potential-weak-link-patient-safety-er-inpatient-handoffs/2015-07-31?utm_medium=nl&utm_source=internal

Physicians call for better communication when patients admitted from ED to hospital unit

Housing Is A Prescription For Better Health

http://healthaffairs.org/blog/2015/07/22/housing-is-a-prescription-for-better-health/

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http://www.fiercehealthcare.com/story/housing-homeless-patients-could-cut-inappropriate-er-use-readmissions/2015-07-22

Growing number of hospitals open ERs for the elderly

http://www.fiercehealthcare.com/story/growing-number-hospitals-open-ers-elderly/2015-07-13

Geriatric facilities feature softer light, less noise and staff trained in elder healthcare needs

Stroke Rounds: EDs See Fewer Strokes, TIAs

http://www.medpagetoday.com/Cardiology/Strokes/50738?xid=nl_mpt_DHE_2015-04-01&eun=g885344d0r&userid=885344&mu_id=7095614

3 Reasons to Tailor Emergency Departments for Seniors

http://www.healthleadersmedia.com/content/PHY-313681/3-Reasons-to-Tailor-Emergency-Departments-for-Seniors

Urgent Care Or ER? New Poll Says Some Patients Aren’t Choosing Properly

http://www.forbes.com/sites/robertglatter/2014/12/09/urgent-care-or-er-new-poll-says-some-patients-arent-choosing-properly/

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San Pablo: Judge affirms ruling allowing service cuts at Doctors Medical Center

http://www.insidebayarea.com/news/ci_26437839/san-pablo-judge-affirms-ruling-allowing-service-cuts?source=rss