Is the current recession compromising hospital quality?

Thursday, June 10, 2010 - 13:17 in Health & Medicine

During past recessions, the financial stability of hospitals seemed to be nearly indestructible. But researchers say the current national economic crisis may be an exception. The researchers speculate hospital cutbacks may risk the quality and safety of health care delivery, and urge the federal government to improve public awareness of overcrowding emergency services, nurse-to-patient ratios and use of information technology.

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