Source: U.S. News

Pathway Medical Staffing congratulates its clients that ranked among the top hospitals in the U.S. News Best Hospitals Report for 2010 – 11. Five of Pathway Medical’s New York clients ranked among the top ten of 16 specialties ranging from cancer and endocrine disorders to gastroenterology and urology.

U.S. News recently released these hospital rankings in their annual report.  Out of 4,852 hospitals, 152 were ranked in one or more of 16 specialties.  For more information about the rankings and the report visit the U.S. News website at U.S. News Best Hospitals Report for 2010-11.

Source: Health Leaders Media

HealthLeaders Media just released “HealthLeaders Media Industry Survey 2010.”

“The report is based on seven concurrent surveys sent to healthcare leaders in seven segments across the industry: CEO, finance, technology, physician, health plan, marketing, and quality leaders. In addition, data has been extracted based on community and rural status. The surveys included some common questions for all respondents and some questions directed to leaders in specific segments.”

Here are some of the highlighted findings:

49% Surveyed said the nursing shortage will negatively impact their organization in the next three years
- Overall Cross-Sector Survey

54% respondents say that patient feedback is the best source for process improvement

Majority of respondents (65.33%) said that quality and patient safety is among their top three priorities for the next three years.
- Quality Leaders Survey

30% respondents say that revenue is a major consideration when ordering tests or procedures.
-Physician Leaders Survey

You can find the complete set of studies and results from HealthLeaders Media at Healthcare Leaders Industry Survey 2010.