Q: Our facility was recently cited under F-656, Comprehensive Care Plans, for the third year in a row. How can we ensure compliance? A:F-656 is one of the top 10 most-cited deficiencies. The ...

In this AJMC® Profiles in Care, medical center leaders and electronic health record experts share best practices in the development and implementation of comprehensive care plans and pathways for ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) isn’t just one condition. It’s a family of diseases such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis that interfere with your breathing. In chronic bronchitis, ...

A common misconception persists that palliative care is a “last resort” reserved only for patients at Stage 4 or those nearing the end of life. However, health advocates are shifting this narrative ...

Comprehensive long-term care planning is about creating options. When you address these needs proactively, you maintain control over your choices and preserve your family's financial future. When most ...

Recommendations for high-risk expecting parents and health care providers to promote the prevention of preeclampsia, a leading cause of pregnancy-related death in the United States SAN FRANCISCO - ...