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February 14, 2019What the Doctor Ordered: Improving the Use and Value of Laboratory Testing
This report from the C.D. Howe Institute investigates the use and cost of laboratory testing in Canada and finds variation across the country.
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Low vaccination rates, global outbreaks fuel U.S. measles spread
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Electronic tool has potential to improve asthma care, study finds
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Report sounds alarm on inappropriate tests ordered for Canadian patients
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Health systems worldwide are challenged by the growing costs and demands of delivering high-quality healthcare services that are safe and cost-effective to support health and wellness for populations. This paper proposes a system-level transformation of clinical environment infrastructure to advance quality and strengthen patient safety at sustainable costs. Evidence of the impact and value of the clinically integrated supply chain strategy is emerging in three global health systems: Alberta Hea [...]
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