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According to new research from the World Health Organization (WHO), caesarean section use continues to rise globally, now accounting for more than 1 in 5…

WHO Report: Rise in Caesarean Section Rates, Amid Growing Inequalities in Access

Study Finds Bundled Payments Program Results Similar for Voluntary or Mandatory Participation

HCUP Findings-At-A-Glance Series Related to Hospital Use and Cost

New HCUP HCUP Statistical Briefs on COVID-19-Related Hospitalizations

CMS Issues One Week Reprieve to Nursing Homes Yet to Report COVID Vaccination Rates

U.S News & World Report Releases 2021-22 Best Children’s Hospitals Rankings

Leapfrog Issues Call to Action to Preserve Critical Patient Safety Measure

Study: Impact of Pre‐Surgery Hospital Transfer on Time to Surgery & 30‐Day Mortality for People with Hip Fractures Found Transfer to Operating Hospitals Not Associated with Higher 30‐Day Mortality

New Report Finds Racial Equity Essential to Hospital Quality

AIHW Release: Cancer Data in Australia

AIHW MyHospitals Update: Admitted patient care 2019–20

MedicareGuide: Best and Worst States for Elderly Healthcare

Mental Health A Leading Cause Of Maternal Death In Illinois, New Report Finds

Reduction of 30-day Readmission Among High-Risk ACO Patients Through Community Health Worker Support, Study Finds

Study Finds Privately Insured Face Worse Access, Higher Costs Than Those in Public Plans

Problems With EHRs Linked to Nurse Dissatisfaction, Poor Patient Care

VAHI Releases Second Hospital Acquired Complications Report