The Hospitalist

De-Mystifying Performance Measures for Hospitalists: Mortality

Members of SHM's Performance Measurement and Reporting Committee delve into the mortality measurement and how hospitalists’ ...
The American Journal of Managed Care

Provisional Data Provide Insights Into Mortality Rates, Causes in the US in 2023

New data from the National Vital Statistics System show differences in mortality rates based on sex, race, and comorbidities in the United States. The National Center for Health Statistics’ (NCHS) ...
Cancer Therapy Advisor

Breast Cancer Patients Have Lower Mortality in States With Medicaid Expansion

In this retrospective study, researchers explored mortality among women with breast cancer in states with and without Medicaid expansion.
WEAREAQUACULTURE

Norway's salmon mortality drops below 15% for first time in several years, institute reports

Norway's salmon mortality drops below 15% for first time in several years, institute reports. New calculations from the ...
Endocrinology Advisor

Cervical Cancer Incidence and Mortality Rates Vary by US State and Region

Massachusetts is the state closest to the World Health Organization (WHO) threshold for elimination of cervical cancer.
The American Journal of Managed Care

Abortion Bans Linked to Higher Infant Mortality, Disproportionately Impact Black Infants

Abortion bans in 14 US states correlated with a 5.60% increase in infant mortality, resulting in 478 excess deaths. Non-Hispanic Black infants experienced a 10.98% relative increase in mortality, ...