How your hospital can avoid ransomware attacks & safeguard patient info
Tech attacks have become even more common in recent months for healthcare organizations and hospitals. In fact, hundreds…
BYOD in hospitals: What you need to know
Personal mobile devices in hospitals present a problem for many executives. Although there are many potential security risks,…
Hospital Management
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Animal therapy benefits hospital patients, staff
Over the years, animal therapy has become more popular in hospitals. Not only is it used to help…
This overlooked technology reduces major hidden cost
The adoption of electronic medical records (EMR) was supposed to be widespread, moving us away from paper records…
Secure messaging: It’s a clear win for health care
Smart phones make life easier for hospital providers, but their use isn’t permitted when it comes to secure…
10 steps for improving your hospital’s safety culture
Creating a safety culture in your hospital is essential for improving the quality of care given to patients.…
Precision medicine & its implications for hospitals
Precision medicine, a relatively new concept in health care, could dramatically change the way hospitals provide treatment to…
2017 trends: Aligning health IT with business strategy
In 2016, the course of health IT followed a now familiar path. Already important technologies became even more…
Hospitals may be top target of cyberattacks in 2017
Cyberattacks on healthcare providers have grown more popular in recent years – especially with the rise of ransomware…
Make lasting changes in your hospital: 4 critical steps
Many hospitals are making big changes in the face of value-based care. And when these changes start paying…
Sinks may spread bacteria in hospitals
Proper hand hygiene is critical to stopping the spread of hospital-acquired infections. To promote hand washing, some hospitals…
Speech recognition software can cause documentation errors
In a busy hospital setting, some providers may opt to streamline the process of documenting patient encounters by…
2 ways hospitals are using technology to boost patient satisfaction
Hospitals across the country are using technology to improve patient satisfaction and provide them with faster service in…
Latest on mobile use in hospitals
Nowadays, mobile devices such as tablets and smartphones are being used in almost every setting. And that’s especially…
1st ‘virtual hospital’ cares for patients using telemedicine
Using technology to deliver better care is a challenge for many hospitals, but effective technology use is important…
5 best practices for building a patient-focused website
n 2015, 90% of Americans had health insurance, the highest number on record. This new patient base is more empowered…
Unusual technology used for hospital pain management
Because of the growing opioid epidemic in the country, hospitals are being tasked to find unique ways to…
3 keys to keep hospital employees engaged
High-performing hospitals tend to have staff that are engaged in the facility’s mission. But engagement levels are dropping…
Pokemon Go causes problems for hospitals: How to respond
Many advances in mobile technology, such as personal health tracking apps and wearable devices, can positively affect hospitals…
Why EHRs have trouble reporting quality measures
If you’ve had issues with reporting quality measures using your hospital’s electronic health records (EHR) system, you aren’t alone. According…
6 keys for hospitals to fight opioid abuse
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), hospitals treat over 1,000 patients in the emergency…
New overtime rule: How it’ll affect hospitals
You’ve likely heard about the Department of Labor’s (DOL) recent updates to the overtime threshold. Hospitals will be…
6 pitfalls of texting for hospitals: How to avoid them
Text messaging is becoming more popular in many hospitals. Instead of paging, clinical staff may use third-party messaging…