How telemedicine is revolutionizing health care
Telemedicine has been around for more than 40 years, originally serving as a way to connect doctors to rural…
3 healthcare technology security risks you should know about
The healthcare industry has become increasingly reliant on technology. From medical translation tools to mobile apps, these devices…
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…
Slash spending: Implement a print strategy
When you think about ALL the printing your hospital does, it’s easy to see how it’s a major expense. In…
Strategies to save the small, rural hospital
Community hospitals, central to small-town health care and local economies, are closing at a rapid-fire pace. The Rural Health Research…
How 2015 will shape 2016 in health IT
Health information technology is constantly evolving, and the obstacles and opportunities that shaped 2015 will affect 2016. Five…
Risky texting: 3 reasons you shouldn’t text ePHI
Healthcare organizations are certainly not immune to cyber attacks. Sensitive data and personal health information (PHI) contained in…
New study shows the majority of patients don’t understand their discharge summaries
Hospitals across the U.S. are doing everything they can to reduce readmissions. A new study offers facilities one…
Top 10 issues impacting healthcare industry in 2016
2015, a year marked by transitions for hospitals, definitely wasn’t an easy one for executives or facilities. But…
4 new rules for effective hospital marketing
Hospital marketing has taken an unexpected turn: Because of a policy that ties 30% of hospitals’ Medicare reimbursements…
Critical impact of talent management on HCAHPS
Providing high-quality patient experiences has been a top priority for hospital executives for some time now. But with…
5 healthcare technology trends to watch for in 2016
Trends about where an industry is headed, especially one as large and complex as healthcare technology, should best…
Leadership rounds: Create a ‘patient safety first’ culture
Doctors aren’t the only people who should be making rounds at your facility. Hospital executives need to get…
The digital hospital: Streamlining workflow to improve care
Hospitals are complex ecosystems with hundreds of clinical and business processes. In this guest post, Brendan Ziolo, head…
New study challenges long-held beliefs about super-utilizers
If, like most people, you believe that “super-utilizers” are chronic abusers of the health system and that by getting these people…
The digital hospital: Meeting demands of active, tech-savy consumers
Healthcare is undergoing a transformation that’s driven by a fundamental shift in the expectations of patients. In this…
No. 1 threat to your nurses: Injuries from lifting patients
Much has been said about making hospitals healthier for staff. And facilities have made strides in several areas,…
IT interoperability: Future outlook for hospitals
One of the biggest challenges for hospitals with electronic health records (EHR) systems has been interoperability. It’s rare…
10 healthcare technology hazards for 2015
As 2014 draws to an end, it’s time for hospitals to start thinking about the biggest healthcare technology…
Top 10 lists: Most common & most costly OR procedures
As you can probably guess, hospital stays that involved an operating room (OR) procedure are more expensive than as…
Business strategies: Taking advantage of all social media has to offer
Nowadays, nearly everyone uses social media in some way. But did you know it’s a great way to…
7 social networking rules for doctors
Most doctors frequently use social media for both personal and professional purposes. That’s creating new risks for hospitals. …
Today’s top 4 EHR challenges – and what to do about them
EHR adoption isn’t slowing down, but that doesn’t mean hospitals are having an easy time implementing new systems.…
Don’t be next: Lessons from 5 recent health data breaches
Five hospitals recently suffered breaches of patients’ protected health information. Here are some lessons your organization can learn…