We regularly “bargain shop” when buying a car or a new television – but should we do the same when purchasing our healthcare? In this article from the New York Times, we are presented with new services designed to help consumers gain a better understanding of what their healthcare costs.
The American Geriatrics Society reports that a disproportionate number of older patients are experiencing inexplicable bouts of delirium during hospital stays. Now, several hospitals are looking to reduce the cases of “hospital delirium” that may be brought on by infections, surgery, medications or stress.