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The shifting landscape of antitrust lawsuits in the medical field | ViewpointAs many hospitals expand their footprint using co-management agreements, they will also be subject to greater scrutiny for anticompetitive behavior.
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Are Hospital-Led Interventions Reducing LOS for High-Risk Populations?Interventions aimed at reducing hospital length of stay (LOS) among at-risk patients lack consistent efficacy, according to a systematic review.
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Here are 6 ways to keep your practice safe from cyberattack | Rob StuartIf a provider or surgery center is attacked, the practice is on the hook for bad publicity, potential fines, and the high cost of remediation.
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Precision medicine demands ‘just-in-time’ specimen supply | ViewpointThe specimen supply chain needs to go beyond reacting to orders and accurately anticipate demand. The industry is just starting to do this, and artificial intelligence is the key.
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The nurse’s journey: how smart data capture will revolutionize hospital processes | Luciane RagniTo attract and retain staff, healthcare organizations must improve the data capture equipment and systems that nurses use daily.
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Getting back to a healthy healthcare routine | Jay MooreMany have avoided or delayed medical care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Employers should encourage their employees to get back into the habit of seeing doctors.
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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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Noise is the quietest problem in healthcare | ViewpointThe complacency with electrocardiogram signal noise has become all too common. But it is threatening basic operations and the ability to provide quality care.
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The next crucial step to empower consumers and create a true healthcare marketplace | ViewpointThere are still many consumers that think that they don’t really pay for their healthcare according to price.
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Healthcare staffing’s vital and critical features | ViewpointIn a crisis, when healthcare organizations face shortages or even stoppages, staffing agencies play an important role.
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The case for slowing down clinical AI deployment | ViewpointThere's a compelling argument for healthcare as a whole to "slow the roll." This pause is not about stifling innovation but rather ensuring that AI tools are developed responsibly.
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Why Digital Platforms Must Be Leveraged to Engage and Improve Care to Underserved and Marginalized CommunitiesCurrent mobile technologies bridge the gap between the patient and their care.
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We must take steps to protect our healthcare community | Adrienne BoissyCaring for those who dedicate their lives to caring for others is paramount. We must do our part.
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Hospitals’ community benefits extend far beyond ‘just’ medical care | ViewpointAs lawmakers develop policies to shape our nation’s healthcare system, they should consider the vast reach hospitals have in their communities.
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To address the labor shortage, the healthcare industry must tap into overlooked talent | ViewpointIntentionally designed programs can remove barriers and help organizations win talent.
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Infectious Disease Expert Dr Hilary Babcock Addresses Vaccine Mandates in Healthcare SettingsHilary Babcock, MD, MPH, infectious disease specialist at Washington University and BJC Healthcare in St. Louis, Missouri, discusses the COVID-19 vaccine and other vaccine mandates in healthcare settings.
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Why improving sleep quality requires better data — and better follow upWearable sleep trackers, when used correctly and consistently, have vast potential to enable individuals to measure the quality of their sleep. But that’s just the beginning.
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How healthcare companies can operate more like tech companies | Eric LyTechnology is an essential tool to recruit and retain valuable workers.
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Requiring Vaccinations: Key Legal Considerations Driving Return to Work PoliciesThe responsibility to offer employees both a safe and fair place to work remains paramount, and leads to the inevitable question—what are the legalities surrounding businesses requiring vaccinations in order to return to work?
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6 Tips to Cultivate a Security Culture in Your Healthcare OrganizationWhen it comes to securing data, healthcare ranks number one — for all the wrong reasons.
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Healthcare reimagined: Harnessing AI to transform administration | ViewpointArtificial Intelligence is reshaping healthcare, demanding decisive action from industry leaders to harness its unparalleled benefits.
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How to align provider-to-provider communication across the care continuum | David HooverAn effective communication tool can expedite administrative and clinical workflows and improve patient care.
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Are you taking the right medications? | ViewpointPersonalized care driven by pharmacy better informs how you might respond to your meds.
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Consumer testing gives laboratories chance to shine | Mark DornerSmaller laboratories have an opportunity to grow their businesses by offering their own end-to-end testing services, the founder of PreciseMDX says.
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Fighting cardiovascular disease needs to be proactive and extend beyond physicians | ViewpointThe approach to heart disease can no longer be just the battle of clinicians on the front line of patient care.
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Why improving sleep quality requires better data — and better follow upWearable sleep trackers, when used correctly and consistently, have vast potential to enable individuals to measure the quality of their sleep. But that’s just the beginning.
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7 Ways to Strengthen Information Security at Your OrganizationOrganizations must recognize that cybersecurity is more a journey than a destination.
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Addressing Operational Challenges With a Hospitalist Staffing PartnerSolving operational challenges starts by looking at operating models and staffing from a new perspective.
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The time is now: Addressing the wellbeing of nurse executives | ViewpointVizient’s 2024 chief nursing officer wellbeing survey identifies leadership fatigue and secondary trauma as key drivers in burnout and turnover.
