National Library of Medicine
DailyMed.nlm.nih.gov (DailyMed) provides an online version of the information that comes with FDA-approved medications, as well as links to related resources. The National Library of Medicine, which is part of the U.S. National Institutes of Health, publishes the website. Content is from the prescription labeling and non-prescription labeling information that pharmaceutical companies submit to the […]
Benefit Finder
The Benefit Finder tool in USA.gov is a searchable database of federal and state programs, including programs for health and health insurance. The U.S. General Services Administration publishes the website. Tips for use:– Scroll to Find benefits by category and select from options including Health; Disabilities; and Retirement and Seniors. Results include information on how […]
Veterans Affairs Health Care
The VA Health Care section of VA.gov provides information about eligibility, enrollment and benefits for health coverage from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) publishes the website and prepares its content. Information includes Get VA health care (discussing eligibility, benefits and how to apply for coverage); Manage your […]
American Hospital Directory
AHD.com offers a database of summaries about inpatient hospitals in the U.S. American Hospital Directory, Inc. (AHD) publishes the website. AHD compiles its information based on sources such as publicly reported data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Tips for use:– Use the search box on the home page to find a […]
Empowered Patients Coalition
EngagedPatients.org provides checklists and practical guidance for patients and families navigating hospitalization or surgery. The Empowered Patient Coalition, a nonprofit organization, publishes the website. Much of the content is by Julia Hallisy, a dentist and author of The Empowered Patient. The home page states that the website provides tools to enable patients and their loved […]
Clinical Procedures
The Clinical Procedures section of Medscape.com provides professional level information about specific surgical and other procedures. WebMD Health Corp. acquired Medscape in 2001 and publishes the website. Medical professionals write Medscape’s content. Clinical Procedures includes for each procedure a description of how the procedure is done; options a surgeon might have during a procedure; and […]
Hospital Safety Grade
HospitalSafetyGrade.org assigns letter grades to acute care hospitals based on how well they protect patients from injuries, infections and harm. The Leapfrog Group, a nonprofit organization formed by a group of large employers that offer health benefits, publishes the website. A panel of named experts develops the website’s scoring methodology. Reports are based mainly on […]
Canadian Deprescribing Network
DeprescribingNetwork.ca provides information to help identify and reduce medication that may be harmful or no longer needed. The Canadian Medication Appropriateness and Deprescribing Network, a group of healthcare professionals, researchers and patients with relevant life experiences, publishes the website and prepares its content. Two Canadian government agencies fund the website. Information is divided into Patient […]
Hospital Survey Ratings
LeapfrogGroup.org reports on the safety and quality of hospitals and outpatient surgery centers. The Leapfrog Group (Leapfrog), a nonprofit organization formed by a group of large employers that offer health benefits, publishes the website. A panel of named experts developed the website’s rating system, which is based on information facilities provide in response to a […]
Hospitals Index
LownInstituteHospitalsIndex.org rates and ranks hospitals based on measures of equity, value and patient outcomes. The Lown Institute, a nonprofit organization, publishes the Hospitals Index. It explains its methodology in detail on its website. Tips for use:– From the Hospitals Index home page, find facilities by name or state. Each hospital is rated for patient outcomes, […]