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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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Why the CMS hospital infection program must be on every C-suite radarMany hospital leaders don't know if they've been penalized, or how much they're losing. These penalties can add to cost pressures and damage public confidence.
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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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We established AI guardrails for our health system. Why you should, too. | ViewpointSentara Health set out several key principles for the use of AI in the Virginia-based system. The guidelines emphasize safety, privacy and transparency.
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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.
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Rebuilding a strong and healthy nursing workforce | ViewpointHealthcare organizations must identify strategies to retain nurses while cultivating a robust pipeline to meet future demands.
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Medicare policy proposal jeopardizes care for those on dialysis | ViewpointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ latest proposed rule regarding Medicare reimbursement for dialysis has missed an opportunity to support the kidney community.
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The impact of racism on maternal health outcomes | Ellen StangAmerica's maternal mortality rate is the worst of all developed nations. There is truly no conversation about improving maternal health without health equity.
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THE NEXT: Getting the Most Out of Key Opinion Leader (KOL) RelationshipsMost of us on the industry side of the equation rely on key opinion leaders, or KOLs, to be our mentors. But from their point of view, they remain eternal students.
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Stop treating hospital accounts receivable like toothpaste | Jeff MeansThere are ways to improve collections without exhausting your workforce.
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Addressing the lack of diversity in clinical trials: Four lessons for healthcare leaders | ViewpointThe underrepresentation of diverse backgrounds, particularly among Hispanic and Black populations, has led to a skewed understanding of the efficacy of medical treatments.
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Expanded data sharing in healthcare: Three real-world considerations | ViewpointIf your organization is considering granting payers direct access to your EHR, there are important safeguards to put in place.
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Three ways payers and providers can improve risk adjustment | ViewpointBy helping providers, plans can optimize the functions that support risk adjustment while also building trust and fostering collaboration that support holistic care.
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EHRs were just the start: The future is SMART on FHIR apps that can inspire innovation and transform healthcare | ViewpointInnovation around healthcare apps could help clinicians and enable organizations to streamline billing and collections.
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Why Healthcare Organizations are Turning to Contract Lifecycle Management as a Critical Component of Their Digital Transformation StrategiesHealthcare procurement leaders and legal executives are discovering that today’s CLM solutions hold the keys to improved agility, resilience, and competitiveness—while ensuring regulatory compliance.
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The case for the ‘accredited patient’ | ViewpointIn finance, we recognize that investors can make high-risk, high-reward decisions. It’s time to extend that principle to healthcare.
