Smart IV Pumps Don't Necissarily Improve Patient Safety

Northwestern Memorial researchers have published a study demonstrating that “smart” IV pumps do not improve patient safety on their own. You can find the actual study here.

“The objectives of the study were to determine the actual types, frequency and severity of medication errors associated with IV pumps, and also determine if errors could have been prevented […]

New York Hospitals Face Excess Bed Capacity

The New York Times describes (registration required) the fall out of political patronage, heavy government regulation, and a late 90's building boom on New York state's hospitals. In a little more than two years, 12 New York hospitals have closed, and the state estimates there may still be as many as 20,000 excess beds. On the state level, […]