Findings from a new actuarial study estimate that measurable medical errors cost the U.S. economy $19.5 billion in 2008. Whoa! Commissioned by the Society of Actuaries (SOA) and completed by consultants with Milliman, the report used claims data to provide an actuarially sound measurement of costs for avoidable medical injuries. Of the approximately $80 billion [...]
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30 Jul 10
Text message reminders can encourage healthy action
People who received daily text messages reminding them to apply sunscreen were nearly twice as likely to use it as those who did not receive such messages, a new study led by a UC Davis Health System dermatologist has found. Researchers hope their findings, published in the Archives of Dermatology, will inspire other health care [...]
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