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Why PCPs need to captain, not just quarterback, the preventive care team | ViewpointThe health system must rethink its strategy to enable primary care providers to develop better game plans for chronic disease patients, such as people living with type 2 diabetes.
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Three trends driving healthcare supply chain ‘reinvention’ | John WrightFor healthcare leaders, making a deep impact on supply chain costs will demand more than choices around what to cut. It will necessitate an agile response in an inflationary environment.
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An Essential Worker During COVID-19 Wasn’t Even HumanHere are six ways that AI has played a critical role in conquering the pandemic.
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High Volume Testing Solutions Offer Timely, Accurate and Consistent Results Hospitals NeedAfter months of tribulation, Methodist Health System found a solution to our COVID-19 testing challenge in high-throughput (HTP) antigen tests, which could be run on analyzers already installed in our hospital labs.
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Revolutionizing healthcare revenue cycle management: The latest automation and remote work trends | Merideth WilsonAutomation is becoming a major player in healthcare revenue cycle management, with the potential to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
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Analysis of EHR record use identified physicians at high risk of departureExacerbated most recently by the pandemic, physician burnout has been particularly pervasive. Prospectively tracking metrics in the electronic health record (EHR) may identify physicians at high risk of departure.
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When outcomes matter: Outsourced providers versus outsourced partnerships | Lenny CastiglioneOutsourced partnerships can stabilize and improve operations, leading to a greater likelihood of achieving objectives due to their focus on driving better outcomes.
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Debt ceiling package: Research agencies could lose billionsThe agreement caps nondefense spending. Lawmakers will decide how much goes to the NIH and other vital programs, and advocates will have to work to preserve aid.
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In-office infusion requires careful analysis, planning and execution for success | Luke RubiePractices and patients can reap the benefits of in-office infusion. But it must be carefully managed, as infusion comes with substantial financial risk.
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How health systems can use AI to overcome staffing shortagesAI is the solution for assisting hospitals with managing operating room backlogs and overall efficiencies. Some use predictive analytics to optimize scheduling to slash patient wait times.
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Online shopping for healthcare? Why health systems should merchandise care | Derek StreatJust as Americans are shopping online for the holidays, patients should be able to have the same convenience in finding the care that they need.
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The future of telehealth: Maintaining momentum post-pandemicTelehealth has emerged as a significant component of the healthcare landscape during the COVID-19 pandemic. Regulators will need to take action to ensure access to telemedicine beyond the pandemic.
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How clinical research adds value to physician-owned practices | Dale OwenBy partnering with an integrated research organization, practices can maintain quality care while providing access to groundbreaking therapies.
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CarePayment’s Digital Strategy Aims to Improve Patient ExperienceThe company hit the restart button in 2012 when it saw an opportunity to address the affordability gap in healthcare, as costs began started to shift from the payer to the consumer.
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The new frontier: AgeTech and hospital-at-home | Carina EdwardsAging-in-place technology benefits seniors, giving them more independence, improved emotional well-being and overall cost savings. It also helps the healthcare system as a whole.
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How health systems can use AI to overcome staffing shortagesAI is the solution for assisting hospitals with managing operating room backlogs and overall efficiencies. Some use predictive analytics to optimize scheduling to slash patient wait times.
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Implementing remote patient monitoring programs: The top 3 misconceptions | Lucienne IdeWithin two years, it is expected that more than 70 million U.S. patients will benefit from remote patient monitoring. Yet some misunderstandings persist.
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Frontline care workers bridge racial divide, close widening trust gap | Cheryl Rucker-WhitakerFrontline community engagement brings provider organizations and members together to better manage chronic conditions.
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Virtual care could be the great equalizer: Three case examples | Carrie NelsonThere are practical ways to apply digital care solutions to improve health for all.
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From the Battlefield to the Pandemic: Leadership in Crisis SituationsLeadership that passes the stress test successfully deals with what is commonly known as the pain-in-the-ass factor.
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How continuous temperature monitoring can lead to early sepsis detection, and help nurses | Ruth PhillipsThe benefits stretch beyond sepsis management, but its use in this setting could make a meaningful difference for patients and healthcare providers.
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Medical Center Sees Lower Costs, Less Paper, and Easier Installation With E-Signature Pad RolloutNot only are IT, clinical staff and patients happy with the new devices, but the hoped-for cost savings have been realized.
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Managing the benefits and risks of AI in healthcare | Jon MooreThe popularity of ChatGPT has triggered a surge of interest in artificial intelligence. But AI's promise also comes with some potential problems.
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Rethinking care for the most frail patients | Joe NicholsonWith a closed loop approach, providers can help ensure vulnerable populations receive the right care at the right time in the most cost-effective manner.
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The Opaqueness of Price TransparencyOur existing medical culture neither endorses nor supports price shopping.
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How low health literacy impairs patient outcomes | Ashok RoyOnly 12% of American adults are proficient in health literacy. Providers need to find ways to communicate with patients in ways they can understand.
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Impact of the Pandemic Year Calls for New Approaches to Patient PaymentA McKinsey survey shows four in 10 consumers do not believe their finances will return to normal until late 2021 or early 2022.
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5 Things to Consider Before Negotiating a Healthcare Real Estate DealPurchasing the real estate you already occupy, or even a new space or building, could be a great opportunity to impact your future finances and significantly build your net worth.
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How Healthcare Companies Can Benefit From Creating a Patient-First Experience With Remote Patient MonitoringTo date, the focus of RPM has been on the technology itself and its increasing ease of use. The conversation now needs to shift to creating a patient-centric healthcare experience enabled by RPM technology.
