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By Sarah Baldauf - Health - May 26, 2008

Nearly half of heart patients don't fully grasp the symptoms of an attack. Make sure you know them. more >>

By Avery Comarow - Comarow On Quality - April 1, 2008

So far there hasn't been much hoopla from hospitals on a new survey. more >>

By Avery Comarow - Comarow On Quality - March 28, 2008

A few tweaks would help, but the revamped Hospital Compare page is mostly a winner for consumers. more >>

By Avery Comarow - Comarow On Quality - March 28, 2008

Now you'll be able to find out online, thanks to a new national patient-satisfaction survey. more >>

By Avery Comarow - Comarow On Quality - March 25, 2008

Hospitals that sign up lots of patients for studies just might be improving the quality of care across the board. more >>

By Avery Comarow - Comarow On Quality - March 11, 2008

Is it the culture? Just a different approach to doing medicine? Whatever it is, it's good for hospital patients. more >>

By Avery Comarow - Comarow On Quality - February 26, 2008

Maybe getting more involved in your own care will make you healthier. And maybe, suggests a new study, it won't. more >>

By Ben Harder - Thinking Harder - January 16, 2008

The patient feels violated. Doctors feel it was necessary. A court will decide. more >>

By Marty Nemko - Money - December 19, 2007

The confluence of aging baby boomers with a complex healthcare system demands patient advocacy more >>

By Avery Comarow - Comarow On Quality - December 10, 2007

Like walking in someone else's shoes, lying in a patient bed might be a good prescription for doctors. more >>

Comarow On Quality - July 13, 2007

With the new Best Hospitals rankings online now (health.usnews. more >>

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