Healthier Hospitals Caps 3 Years of Powerful Change
[Practice Greenhealth] launched the Healthier Hospitals Initiative in 2012 to raise the bar in healthcare sustainability, challenging the entire healthcare sector to accelerate its progress as a whole. With the backing of 12 founding health systems,
Research and Markets: Global Medical Waste Management Market 2015-2019
The analysts forecast the global medical waste management market to grow at a CAGR of 5.35% over the period 2014-2019. This report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global medical waste
Press Release: MedTech Europe Encouraged by Council Discussions
Brussels, 19 June 2015 MedTech Europe, the alliance of Eucomed and EDMA, welcomes the fact that the Council has opted to move forward with its proposal. At the same time, MedTech Europe
Obama Administration Sees Cost Savings, Health Benefits from Climate Action
The health and economic benefits of global climate change policies outweigh the impacts of taking no action, the Obama administration said Monday in a new report, which was released as Congress tries to weaken some
100 Top Hospitals: Efficient Purchasing Linked to Higher Performance
Strong clinical and operational performance at the nation's high-performing hospitals is associated with their more efficient use of drugs and supplies, according to a new study. Lower-than-expected use of medical supplies and pharmaceuticals is linked
Hospital Sustainable Practices Increased in 2014
Healthcare Facilities Focus on Recycling & Safer Chemicals US hospitals are making an effort to use safer chemicals and reduce waste, and they're seeing results, according to a report released by the Healthier Hospitals Initiative.