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.…
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.…
Hospitals get creative to reduce employee stress, burnout
Hospitals across the country are coming up with some unique ways to relieve stress and fight burnout in…
Report: Hospitals waste billions using outdated technology
As hospitals start converting more patient data into electronic forms, organizations could also benefit from an upgrade to…
Dissatisfied docs sue EHR vendor
As more hospitals are adopting EHRs, many are finding that their doctors are dissatisfied with those systems. One…
Are your physicians immune to the sound of medical device alarms?
Electrocardiogram (ECG) machines, pulse oximetry devices, blood pressure monitors, infusion pumps, ventilators — and the list goes on…
Can outsourcing save your hospital major cash?
If you’re like the majority of hospital executives, than you’re cutting costs every way you can without negatively…
More doctors sue over bad online reviews
As more people turn to the web to help them make decisions about their healthcare, that means more…
10 best practices to secure healthcare data
Data breaches in health care come in a variety of forms. They can include cases in which criminal…
Medical device excise tax: Is it being passed on to your hospital?
Your hospital may want to check its bills from medical device companies. There may be an extra charge…
Patient experience: New buzzword or top-priority for hospitals?
As a hospital executive, you’ve probably heard the words “patient experience” so much over the past few years…
Studies find pros and cons for online health tools, electronic visits
As health IT adoption increases, providers are using technology to reach more patients through the web and give…
‘Truth in Advertising’ legislation for providers growing in popularity
Thanks to the American Medical Association’s (AMA) Truth in Advertising campaign, 25 states have introduced legislation that’ll require healthcare…
Survey: Patients want text messages, mobile apps from their doctors
Despite help from new technology, doctors are missing out on opportunities to help keep their patients healthier and…
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…
8 innovative ways hospitals keep patients, staff happy
Innovation is key to continued growth and success in the healthcare industry. Leaders and executives in this arena…
3 reasons doctors and hospitals are using YouTube
When people talk about social networking, they most often think about Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and similar sites. But…
The 12 worst Legionnaires’ outbreaks in the world
Legionnaires’ disease may not be a common bacterial infection, but in its short history of existence, it’s been…
Best practices for enhancing doctor/nurse relationships
There is no better marketing for hospitals than positive word-of-mouth endorsements from former patients to other consumers. Of…
The 10 Riskiest Medical Procedures
Anytime a patient is required to — or elects to — have surgery, there are always risks involved.…
The 12 Most Debilitating Diseases
Debilitating diseases come in many shapes and forms – from those that attack the muscles in our body…
The 12 Most Debilitating Diseases
MS is an autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system, and is more common in women than…
The 12 Most Debilitating Diseases
Debilitating diseases come in many shapes and forms – from those that attack the muscles in our body…
The 10 Most Expensive Medical Procedures
The high price of healthcare has put a lot of stress on individuals and the healthcare system, as…