In the coming years, shortages of healthcare professionals are at issue.  The nursing shortage is well documented and set to worsen. A shortage of general surgeons in rural areas of the United States is also being noted.

A new study by the American Hospital Directory projects significant changes in reimbursements as a result of changes to Medicare's payment system.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration conducted a study of the informational materials included with prescription medicines and found that it was not always easy-to-read and understandable.

The Institute of Medicine released 20 key indicators to be used for measuring the health of a nation.

Why Not The Best is a quality and improvement website created by the Commonwealth Fund for healthcare providers to use.

Florida state officials are trying to reduce spending by changing contribution amounts and merging state departments.  Governor Charlie Crist oversaw the signing of contracts with six health insurance firms to offer afforable health coverage to Florida's uninsured.  Florida's emergency care environment is rated by the American College of Emergency Physicians.