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Secretary of the Future

The future of hospital care could look a lot like home

by Dan Gorenstein
Apr 5, 2016
A growing body of research suggests the "hospital-at-home" model leads to better quality care.
The "hospital-at-home" model may lead to better quality care for patients, according to research.
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Pro Tool: Tools of the Professional

In the X-ray lab, gear is key

by David Brancaccio
Mar 24, 2016
A cardiologist talks about controlling the risks of his workplace.
Dr. Prospero Gogo donning his protective gear.
Courtesy of Prospero Gogo
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Study says patients can manage complex care at home — and cut costs

by Lauren Silverman
Mar 21, 2016
This study found that home care by patients saved millions and freed hospital beds
Warren J. Smith holds up his arm to show where he had an IV to administer antibiotics.
Lauren Silverman
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Wash your hands...or your shirt will tell on you

by Molly Wood
Mar 14, 2016
Aside from tacos and barbecue, Austin has cutting edge technology, too.
Eric Schneider in Chaotic Moon's lab space. 
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Retail clinics aren't saving money as initially hoped

by Dan Gorenstein
Mar 7, 2016
Clinics at pharmacies and the like are treating many folks who used to forgo care.
 Gautam Gupta receives an influenza shot from Nurse Practitioner Ray Grigorio in the MinuteClinic at the CVS/pharmacy on January 6, 2014 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. 
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Identifying trafficking victims is just the start of health care's challenge

by Dan Gorenstein
Mar 4, 2016
The system still needs to learn how to help people held against their will.
Dr. Hanni Stoklosa speaks with a patient. 
Courtesy: Michelle Cerulli
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West Virginia hospital deal in national spotlight

by Dan Gorenstein
Mar 4, 2016
State lawmakers are trying to preempt a federal challenge to a merger.
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This is what happened when a trafficking victim finally got the chance to run

by Dan Gorenstein
Mar 3, 2016
She had no phone, no birth certificate, no social security card and no recourse.
A hallway in Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston.
Courtesy: Michelle Cerulli
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Health care takes on the fight against trafficking

by Dan Gorenstein
Mar 2, 2016
Doctors — like one who found a tracking chip in a woman — play a critical role.
A hallway in Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston.
Courtesy: Michelle Cerulli
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The orderly zipping around the hospital may be a robot

by Jenny Gold
Feb 23, 2016
At UCSF hospital, robots drop off meals, pick up trash and save money
A hospital robot, called a Tug, enters the kitchen of the UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital in San Francisco.
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