Healthcare System Leverages Tech Innovation to Improve Patient Care
Phoenix Children’s, one of the largest pediatric health systems in the U.S., has developed a culture of building innovative programs that enhance and improve patient safety efforts across the system.
Using Technology to Take Care of the Caregivers
When it comes to a universal topic like staffing shortages, Gupta points out that it’s important to not lose sight of the unique challenges the industry faces in addressing this problem. Healthcare’s staffing and burnout issues are not the same as every other industry.
New At-Home Prostate Cancer Diagnostic Test Breaks Down Barriers
A new diagnostic at-home urinalysis kit, set to ease the struggle with patient compliance with prostate cancer screenings, can now be ordered by physicians, is available to patients, and eligible for Medicare reimbursement.
Using Technology to Improve Matching Drug Details in Hospice Care
The AI implementation allowed Wise to standardize data from different systems into a workflow that allows clinicians to see complete information before ordering prescriptions, helping avoid delays and reduce errors.
Reflections on a Healthcare Data Breach: Where Are We Now?
One year ago, the Change Healthcare cyberattack caused a disruption of healthcare operations on a massive scale, resulting in outages, payment delays, and cancellation of patient appointments. The attack highlighted the need for healthcare organizations to strengthen their cyber preparedness and security posture and demonstrated the devastating impact an attack can have on care delivery.
A Crucial Year for Value-Based Care in Medicaid
This year marks a pivotal moment for Medicaid, its enrollees, and the clinicians who serve them. The joint federal-state program is facing significant challenges from the current Trump administration, which has proposed substantial budget cuts to Medicaid for both fiscal and political reasons.
An Unsettled Healthcare Environment Puts Focus on Enterprise Risk Management
Even during “normal” times, predicting the future is a dicey business. The breakneck pace of actions taken in the first weeks of the Trump presidency only makes every glass ball more opaque and puts the onus on healthcare leaders to sharpen their enterprise risk management practices for the challenges ahead.
The Importance of Physician-Patient Communication In Healthcare
Effective communication between physicians and patients plays a critical role in delivering high-quality healthcare. When doctors clearly explain diagnoses, treatment options, and care plans, patients are more likely to feel informed and engaged in their own health decisions.
Advancements in Patient-Centered Care: What’s Next for Long-Term Healthcare Providers?
Patient-centered care delivery is driving a significant revolution in long-term healthcare. Remote monitoring technology now enables healthcare providers to track vital signs and medication adherence without disrupting patient daily routines.
ABQAURP News March 2024
Here’s the March 2025 edition of ABQAURP News.