Hospitals shift to outpatient care drives big change
Ransom Memorial Hospital faces rising outpatient demand as Medicare and payer reforms cut inpatient stays. Nearly 1,500 overnight admissions last year give way to over 26,000 outpatient visits, with home care expanding at about 30 percent annually as technology enables less invasive treatments.
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Americans keep teeth longer says NIDR study
The National Institute of Dental Research reports far fewer Americans lose teeth than a generation ago due to fluorides sealants nutrition and consumer education. Findings suggest Americans may retain teeth up to ten years longer, with prevention reaching high risk groups.
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Wyden presses for new tobacco regulations in Congress
Rep Ron Wyden told tobacco industry leaders that Congress considers tighter rules on tobacco products. He described it as guiding a shift toward sensible reform while noting the industry’s growing irrelevance to the debate.
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Health care reform shifts from finger-pointing to responsibility
This column argues audience responsibility in health care reform, criticizing the blame game toward doctors, insurers, and drug firms. It warns that overreliance on progress and endless research funding creates false expectations, calling for pragmatic limits and clearer public accountability.
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Swimming safety tips for children from Children’s Mercy Hospital
Pediatrician Dr W Scott Colliton warns drowning risk rises with carelessness and unprepared swimmers. The hospital outlines safety steps: enroll in certified swimming lessons with local Red Cross or YMCA offerings, ensure children swim with a buddy, and provide safe rescue aids while keeping to supervised areas.
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