Performance feedback in healthcare organizations: The role of accountability measures and competition.

This study examines the impact of accountability arrangements in the form of performance feedback on organizational behaviors among healthcare organizations. Specifically, it evaluates the effectiveness of a performance management program implemented in South Korean healthcare settings, focusing on antibiotic prescription patterns. The study presents three key findings.

Effect of Statin Therapy on Outcomes of Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke and Atrial Fibrillation.

Background There is insufficient evidence on the effect of statins, particularly high-intensity statins, in patients with acute ischemic stroke and atrial fibrillation. We investigated the impact of statins on the outcomes in these patients, including those who might be vulnerable to statin therapy and those without clinical atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases. Methods and Results A total of 2153 patients with acute ischemic stroke and atrial fibrillation were enrolled in the present nationwide, multicenter, cohort study.