Technically Speaking - A practical look at information technology issues and usage

President Obama directs the agency to award competitive grants to states and health systems to evaluate patient safety and liability alternatives.

U.S. adults consume about 3,400 mg of sodium each day, well above the 2,300 mg recommended by the Institute of Medicine.

Growth is driven by creation of new positions in physician offices and residential care facilities.

Hospitals will follow an industrial approach to improve hand hygiene as well as addressing other problems.