Quality and Safety
A regimen using antiseptic soap, mouthwash, and nose ointment after hospital discharge reduced infections and infection-associated hospitalizations due to MRSA in high-risk patients.
(Sponsored) Not only does AI give providers the ability to better monitor their systems and premises, it also offers real-time response and correction across their networks and facilities.
(Sponsored) With video conferencing and mobile apps, providers are able to offer patients more touchpoints to improve engagement, experience and outcomes at the same time.
Navigant says 21 percent are at high risk of closing based on their total operating margin, days cash on hand, and debt-to-capitalization ratio.
Hospitals are nipping and tucking their supply chain spend by opting for half-price, reprocessed items like cardiology catheters.
Bruce Snell of NTT Security told his audience at HIMSS19 that forgetting to safeguard your less prominent assets can spell disaster for your system.
Threats permeating the healthcare landscape are often initiated by bad actors, with email being the most common vulnerability, but cybersecurity pros are feeling more empowered to effect change.
Dr. Geeta Nayyar, Chief Healthcare and Innovation Officer at Femwell Group, discusses how the industry has to use metrics to move the needle on quality measures.
Nurse navigators in particular can be important tools for both patients seeking better care and providers seeking more consistent reimbursement.
The new lab brought additional jobs to the area. The lab is forecasted to save NYC Health + Hospitals more than $20 million annually, improve lab performance and efficiency.