Newswise — HHS' Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality's Healthcare 411 audio news program offers weekly podcasts with practical information, research findings, and tools to help consumers, clinicians, researchers, and policymakers stay informed about today's health care issues.
This week's stories, found at http://healthcare411.ahrq.gov/podcast.aspx?id=484, are:
• News and Numbers: According to AHRQ data, 44 million visits for treatment of high cholesterol were reported in the United States in 2006.
• Research News: Mr. Michael DeLuca at the Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in East Central Illinois discusses how electronic medical records are helping to prevent medical errors.
• Navigating Health Care: Finding a high-quality nursing home for a family member or a loved one is a big responsibility. AHRQ Director Dr. Carolyn Clancy offers helpful advice.
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