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It’s been a long goodbye for San Diego Hospice, an institution that helped people die with dignity and without pain. Read More »
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Two San Diego hospitals among worst for deaths of hip fracture patients
Two San Diego hospitals have highest rates of death for emergency hip fracture patients in California. Faster care and more teamwork needed. Read More »
Does San Diego County have enough patients for its new hospital beds?
Regions with too many hospital beds may experience competitive pressures driving health care systems out of business and increase inappropriate care. Read More »
Cancer surgery volumes at San Diego hospitals may warn of complications
Most experts agree that for specific procedures such as lung, pancreas, esophageal or rectal cancer surgeries, higher volume hospitals have better outcomes and lower mortality. Read More »