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Digital rounding tech helps gain ‘incredible’ HCAHPS scores at Northwell Lenox Hill

At Northwell Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City, some of its key HCAHPS (Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems) scores – particularly those around responsiveness and coordination – simply were not where the organization needed them to be. THE PROBLEM The hospital ranked in the 19th percentile for responsiveness and in the… Read More: Digital rounding tech helps gain ‘incredible’ HCAHPS scores at Northwell… »

Ask the doctor: I’ve been told I have HPV virus. What does this mean?

Q. I recently had my smear test and was informed that I had the HPV virus and would need close monitoring. Thankfully, no abnormal cells were found. Can you explain exactly what this means? What should I be looking out for in terms of cancers? Dr Grant replies:  There are more than 200 types of… Read More: Ask the doctor: I’ve been told I have HPV virus.… »