Archive for August 2018

U.S. Surgeries Snapshot The number of surgeries in the U.S. on an annual basis is staggering. There were nearly 22 million surgeries performed in inpatient and outpatient settings in 2014, according to a 2017 report sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. For the hospital provider, the sheer volume provides incredible opportunities for healthcare professionals to study and improve upon patterns and policies concerning patient satisfaction…