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Global Health Update: High Bed Occupancy Rates And Increased Mortality In Denmark
High levels of bed occupancy are associated with increased inpatient and thirty-day hospital mortality in Denmark, according to research published in the July issue of Health Affairs. Authors Flemming Madsen, Steen Ladelund, and Allan Linneberg received considerable media attention in Denmark for their research findings. For one major Television channel, it topped Germany’s victory in the World Cup finals. In another story from the Danish newspaper, Information, Councillor Ulla Astman, Chairman of the North Denmark Regional Council and second highest ranking politician, who runs all of the Danish public hospitals, report...
Source: Health Affairs Blog - September 24, 2014 Category: Health Management Authors: Tracy Gnadinger Tags: All Categories Global Health Hospitals Research Source Type: blogs