Articles by Bill Santamour

News about population health, home health aides, social workers, NPSF, patient safety, collaborative governance, social determinants of health

Big Data sounds like some kind of bully. But used properly, you can turn it into a practical and groundbreaking tool.

Plus, the cost of reporting on quality of care.

2016 members of the American Hospital Association committee on governance have been announced.

Three big themes emerged from the Center for Healthcare Governance winter symposium last month in Phoenix.

Obesity rates by age; Schizophrenia and the ED; Do you lie to your doc?

In brief

Amid the myriad pressing issues hospital trustees must confront during health care's momentous transformation, these two should be top of mind.

Infant mortality hits a record low.

AHA Annual Membership Meeting in Washington in May

Preventing violence in health care workplaces

Good news on diabetes: Rates show steady decline

Annual health IT meeting to draw thousands to Vegas

Hospitals' 'concerted attention' yields drop in adverse events

Washington hospital CEO receives Munroe Award

It's not just front-line hospital workers who aid in times of crisis that should be considered heroes. The executives and trustees that keep hospitals thriving deserve credit, too.

The Latest Data on Pediatric Health Issues

HHS redesigns website for radiation medical management

Birthrates rise for the first time since 2007

Study shows urgency of preventing antibiotic resistance