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For-Profit Hospitals Outscore Public/Non-Profit On Performance Measures
For-profit hospitals are outperforming other hospitals when treating stroke, heart attack and pneumonia patients in emergency departments and, thus, will be more likely to receive bonuses under Medicare's new payment rules, according to a new Northwestern Medicine® study. Though nonprofit and public hospitals are lagging behind in performance, many are making noticeable improvements and also many will be eligible for bonuses, too...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - April 3, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Medical Devices / Diagnostics Source Type: news
Adult Stroke Survivors Who Practice Tai Chi May Be At Reduced Risk For Falls
Tai Chi may reduce falls among adult stroke survivors, according to research presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2013. Compared to survivors receiving usual care or participating in a national fitness program for Medicare-eligible adults called SilverSneakers®, those practicing Tai Chi had the fewest falls. Tai Chi is a martial art dating back to ancient China. It includes physical movements, mental concentration and relaxed breathing. "Learning how to find and maintain your balance after a stroke is a challenge," said Ruth E...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - February 8, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Stroke Source Type: news
Tai Chi Reduces Falls in Stroke Survivors
(Ivanhoe Newswire) – Those who suffer from a stroke fall seven times more each year than healthy adults, causing fractures and decreasing mobility. Now, new research is suggesting that the stroke survivors who practice Tai Chi experience less falls when compared to survivors who receive usual care or participate in a national fitness program for Medicare-eligible adults called SilverSneakers.
Source: Medical Headlines From Ivanhoe.com - February 7, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
