JCAH medical staff standards approved

Article Abstract:

The standards for medical staff have been approved by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals. The definition of medical staff has been expanded to include people who provide services to patients but are not employed by the hospital. People other than physicians can now admit patients to a hospital. These changes will create more flexibility for hospitals.

Standards, Hospitals, Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations

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A guide for physicians: diagnosis-related groups and the prospective payment system

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This is an AMA prepared booklet to help physicians understand and manage the new diagnosis-related groups. The basics of the prospective payments system legislation is included, as is the specifics of implementing the regulations and the potential implications for physicians and hospitals. A useful glossary of prospective payment terms is helpful.

Admin. of social & manpower programs, Management, Health services administration, Medicare, Diagnosis related groups

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Government unveils new 'Baby Doe' rule

Article Abstract:

The US Department of Health and Human Services has issued its policy on the care and treatment of handicapped newborns. Hospital review boards rather than the Dept. of HHS can act as mediators in disputes over care. Nourishment or medical treatment should not be withheld solely on the basis of future impairment.

Health aspects, Social policy, Disabled children, Infants (Newborn), Newborn infants, Hospitalization, United States. Department of Health and Human Services

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