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Audio Podcast Series - Healthcare 411 - Lead Story: The National Hospital Bill May Reach One Trillion Dollars in 2008

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AUDIO PODCAST:  Newscast
Wednesday, January 02, 2008 12:00 PM
Lead Story: The National Hospital Bill May Reach One Trillion Dollars in 2008

Program Description:

This audio program features current news and information from the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ).

Data shows the amount U.S. hospitals billed over the last decade has nearly doubled.

  • News and Numbers this week looks at why the national hospital bill may reach one trillion dollars in 2008;
  • AHRQ’s 10 Patient Safety Tips for Hospitals;
  • A look at steps health care consumers can take to avoid medical errors.

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Duration: 09:08 (MM:SS)     File Size: 8.38 MB
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