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Patients move through triage at Wellington Regional Medical Center much more quickly these days, thanks to the ER Smart Card the Florida hospital has been distributing to its patients and residents in the community. 

When the economy slumps, it's not uncommon for American's to cut back on luxuries in order to save money. A new study suggests, however, that during the current economic downturn, one of the luxuries Americans are cutting back on is healthcare.

As hospitals delve deeper into the realm of information technology (IT), research continues to demonstrate the positive impact of electronic advancements on many aspects of health care. The latest link: increased patient satisfaction.

The American Hospital Association and Health Forum held the 16th annual Leadership Summit in San Diego, California, in July 2008, bringing together more than 1,500 senior leadership executives, trustees and clinical leaders looking to improve quality, safety and performance within their organizations.

Setting the standards for quality care and positive outcomes, The Joint Commission only awards their coveted Gold Seal of Approval™ to the best companies and facilities in the healthcare field. Placing each of the prospective seal recipients through a rigorous review of their clinical standards, service delivery and information management, the reward for this arduous process is the ability to offer patients the comfort of knowing they are in the hands of the highest quality healthcare professionals.