Pneumonia

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Oct 10, 2025

Pneumococcal Vaccination Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Among Surveyed U.S. Adults Aged 19-64 Years at Increased Risk for Pneumococcal Disease

To understand factors associated with low vaccination coverage, a web-based survey was conducted among risk-eligible adults examining their knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward pneumococcal vaccination.
Research

Sep 15, 2017

Racial/Ethnic Differences in Receipt of Influenza and Pneumococcal Vaccination Among Long-Stay Nursing Home Residents

Despite a 2005 CMS mandate that all nursing home residents be offered the influenza and pneumococcal vaccinations, racial/ethnic disparities persist.
Research

May 23, 2017

Association Between Hospitals' Engagement in Value-Based Reforms and Readmission Reduction in the Hospital Readmission Reduction Program

Hospitals participating in one or more voluntary Medicare value-based reform programs were less likely to readmit patients within 30 days of discharge than non-participating hospitals.
Commentary

Aug 20, 2015

Control Disease in a New York Minute

Legionella bacteria are ubiquitous in many warm-water environments, but outbreaks of Legionnaires' disease like the recent one in the South Bronx don't have to be. Effective public health policies and practices can help inhibit Legionella growth, minimize the occurrence and impact of outbreaks, and save lives.
Research

Oct 1, 2014

Updated Guidelines for the Control of Legionella in Western Pennsylvania

The purpose of these updated guidelines is to provide interested persons and organizations in western Pennsylvania with updated information on Legionella and how to minimize its occurrence and impact in people and in the environment.
Research

Nov 1, 2012

Long-term Survival and Healthcare Utilization Outcomes Attributable to Sepsis and Pneumonia

Hospital associated infections are major problems, which are increasing in incidence and very costly.
Research

Jan 24, 2011

Immunization Disparities By Hispanic Ethnicity and Language Preference

Hispanic seniors, especially if Spanish-preferring and in linguistically isolated areas, are immunized at lower rates than non-Hispanic whites. Physicians and policymakers may be able to help by addressing cultural and linguistic barriers to immunization.
Research

Feb 1, 2009

Reporting Hospitals Antibiotic Timing in Pneumonia: Adverse Consequences for Patients?

Despite concerns, public reporting of hospital antibiotic timing scores has not led to increased pneumonia diagnosis, antibiotic use, or a change in patient prioritization.
Research

Jan 1, 2009

Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Pneumonia Treatment and Mortality

Examine within and between-hospital racial/ethnic disparities in quality indicators and mortality for patients hospitalized for pneumonia.
Research

Jan 1, 2008

Hospitals as Hotels: The Role of Patient Amenities in Hospital Demand

Pharmaceutical regulations in 19 developed countries from 1992 to 2004 are analyzed for their affect on pharmaceutical revenues. There has been a trend toward increased regulation, and most regulations reduce pharmaceutical revenues significantly.
Research

Jan 1, 2003

Interventions that Increase the Utilization of Medicare-Funded Preventive Services for Persons Age 65 and Older

Reviews the evidence for effectiveness of the screening/vaccination programs currently covered by Medicare: influenza and pneumonia vaccinations, screening mammography, cervical smear cytology, and colon cancer screening.
Research

Jan 1, 2001

Quality Indicators for the Management of Pneumonia in Vulnerable Elders

It has been estimated that 962 patients per 100,000 persons 65 years and older will require hospitalization for pneumonia annually; this figure is nearly four times the rate in the general population. The vulnerable older patient is at even greater risk for death and morbidity from pneumonia, and improving quality of care for this high-risk population may lead to substantial reductions in morbidity and mortality.

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Pneumococcal Vaccination Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Among Surveyed U.S. Adults Aged 19-64 Years at Increased Risk for Pneumococcal Disease

Racial/Ethnic Differences in Receipt of Influenza and Pneumococcal Vaccination Among Long-Stay Nursing Home Residents

Association Between Hospitals' Engagement in Value-Based Reforms and Readmission Reduction in the Hospital Readmission Reduction Program

Control Disease in a New York Minute

Updated Guidelines for the Control of Legionella in Western Pennsylvania

Long-term Survival and Healthcare Utilization Outcomes Attributable to Sepsis and Pneumonia

Immunization Disparities By Hispanic Ethnicity and Language Preference

Reporting Hospitals Antibiotic Timing in Pneumonia: Adverse Consequences for Patients?

Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Pneumonia Treatment and Mortality

Hospitals as Hotels: The Role of Patient Amenities in Hospital Demand

Interventions that Increase the Utilization of Medicare-Funded Preventive Services for Persons Age 65 and Older

Quality Indicators for the Management of Pneumonia in Vulnerable Elders

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Pneumococcal Vaccination Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Among Surveyed U.S. Adults Aged 19-64 Years at Increased Risk for Pneumococcal Disease

Racial/Ethnic Differences in Receipt of Influenza and Pneumococcal Vaccination Among Long-Stay Nursing Home Residents

Association Between Hospitals' Engagement in Value-Based Reforms and Readmission Reduction in the Hospital Readmission Reduction Program

Control Disease in a New York Minute

Updated Guidelines for the Control of Legionella in Western Pennsylvania

Long-term Survival and Healthcare Utilization Outcomes Attributable to Sepsis and Pneumonia

Immunization Disparities By Hispanic Ethnicity and Language Preference

Reporting Hospitals Antibiotic Timing in Pneumonia: Adverse Consequences for Patients?

Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Pneumonia Treatment and Mortality

Hospitals as Hotels: The Role of Patient Amenities in Hospital Demand

Interventions that Increase the Utilization of Medicare-Funded Preventive Services for Persons Age 65 and Older

Quality Indicators for the Management of Pneumonia in Vulnerable Elders

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