Five articles in the last week from the world of healthcare staffing and technology.

Where is the value in health care?

Key takeaway: It seems that everywhere you look “value-based purchasing” (or value-based care) is hailed as the savior of U.S. health care.

Medical errors third leading cause of death

• Key takeaway: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s role in quality of care should be greatly expanded to reduce many more types of patient harm, several leading healthcare quality leaders told members of the Senate Subcommittee on Primary Health and Aging Thursday.
  

Nurses shift, aiming for more time with patients

• Key takeaway: Hospitals are freeing up nurses to do the one thing they often don’t have enough time for: taking care of patients.
  

Best hospitals 2014-2105

• Key takeaway: U.S. News and World Report has just released its list of the best hospitals 2014-2015.
  

Tips to finding your next healthcare superstar salesman

• Key takeaway: The difference between a good salesperson and a great one varies depending on whom you ask.