Who moved my stent?
RFID technology helps hospitals keep track of medical devices, and could even save lives
The UMass Memorial Medical Center is striking: Its high-rise hospital building, helipad, and sprawling medical school campus tower over Worcester's Lake Quinsigamond. It's a monument to Massachusetts' role as a healthcare leader and symbolizes an industry known for its miracle-making - and its out-of-control costs. (Full article: 889 words)
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