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Why patient experience matters more than ever

Thomas H. Lee, MD, Press Ganey’s chief medical officer, talks about the growing importance of the patient experience and how it can affect care outcomes.

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May healthcare data breaches: More than 2 million patients affected

Read the latest data breach report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service’s Office for Civil Rights.

How doctors view retirement

When do doctors retire, and what are they worried about in the future?

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How to get blood pressure right

In this podcast, Thomas Schwieterman, MD, reviews 12 factors essential to obtaining accurate and consistent readings — and examines automated devices physicians can use to reduce variability and user error.

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