Reflections from Liberia: Considering Costs of Care Should Be a Problem For More Than Just the Poor
For many physicians trained in the United States, costs are generally one of the last things considered in medical decision-making. Throughout medical school and residency, we often do not learn about the direct costs of
Cost Savings Right Under Our Noses
As deliberations over how to make healthcare more cost-effective continue to play out in forums across the country -- from the U.S. Congress to state governments to health systems and hospitals -- it strikes me
How to prevent waste and create recycling opportunities.
Hospitals generate, on average, over 30 pounds of waste per bed, per day, based on the Practice Greenhealth Sustainability Benchmark Report. Unlike in a teenager’s room, however, we can’t turn around, shut the door, and
Inova Fairfax Medical Campus Named One of Greenest
The Falls Church Patch reports that Inova Fairfax Medical Campus has been named one of the "50 Greenest Hospitals in America" by Becker’s Hospital Review, which covers business and legal news relating to hospitals. To
Business owners and facility managers go green to save green
Implementing certain green technologies that reduce water use, improve energy efficiency and increase sustainability requires an initial investment, but many facility managers and business owners have found that going green actually saves money over time.
Vermont Hospitals Commit to a Healthier Future with the First Statewide Enrollment in the Healthier Hospitals Initiative
The Healthier Hospitals Initiative (HHI), Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems (VAHHS) and Efficiency Vermont announced today that Vermont is the first state to commit to enrolling all of its hospitals in HHI, a