Healthcare Industry News Features

February 1, 2012 - As the nation’s largest healthcare staffing company, AMN Healthcare is privileged to provide a business service that directly benefits our society at large by providing hospitals and healthcare clients across the country with the highest quality clinical professionals they need to deliver improved patient care and outcomes. We understand and appreciate the impact of our service as we make the connections that make healthcare work better every day, and help so many to achieve their professional and personal goals.

January 31, 2012 - It’s easy to make assumptions, such as assuming that one patient understands the directions on his medication bottle, and or that another patient will be able to follow all the discharge instructions that she received when leaving the hospital.

January 20, 2012 - At the end of every year, the Leapfrog Group awards its prestigious “Top Hospital” designation to a select group of health care facilities, based on their safety practices and outcomes. The 2011 list included 65 hospitals, and marked the 11th year of the Leapfrog Hospital Survey.

January 10, 2012 - Can a program that builds teamwork among a surgical team make a difference for patients and staff? A new study in Archives of Surgery suggests that it can.

November 15, 2011 - U.S.-based hospitals struggle to make ends meet amid ever-shrinking operating margins and reimbursement dollars, prompting healthcare leaders to look for cost-saving strategies that balance the budget without compromising care.