AI-Enhanced Digital Stethoscopes Help with Early Detection of Heart Disease
The study looked at 357 patients age 50 or over who were examined at three primary care clinics using both traditional and AI-enabled stethoscopes. The technology was used to listen for acoustic patterns associated with valve problems and flagged patients who need echocardiogram referrals.
When Patient Safety Depends on Data: How AI Is Reshaping DSCSA Compliance
More than a decade after the law was passed, many pharmaceutical supply-chain stakeholders continue to struggle with operational execution, data synchronization, and real-time exception handling. These challenges affect drug availability, shipment acceptance, and ultimately patient care.
Patient Safety Isn’t Seasonal: Five Tips Every Health System Should Follow
After more than a decade working in patient safety across large health systems and virtual care platforms, I’ve seen firsthand what strengthens safety—and what quietly undermines it.
ABQAURP News February 2026
Here’s the February 2026 edition of ABQAURP News.
The Pharmacist’s Role in Medication Adherence in Mental Health and Beyond
By providing education on how to start dosing a new medication, what to expect from that medication, and how to manage side effects, pharmacists can offer insights to get patients onboarded and help keep them adherent.
Bridging Hospital and Home: The Critical Role of Social Workers in Care Coordination
When social workers are integrated into care coordination alongside nurses, they help health systems reduce discharge delays, prevent readmissions, and improve flow across the care continuum. These real-world complexities fall directly into the domain of social work.
Why 2026 Will Force Structural Change Across Healthcare
Rather than reacting to individual policy changes, organizations are forced to rethink their strategies more holistically. This convergence presents a challenging but powerful window for healthcare leaders to realign priorities and enact forward-looking roadmaps.
Report Looks at Trends in Maternal Care in 2026
With maternal mortality highest among the world’s high-income nations, the report looks at this looming crisis fueled by health disparities, federal policy changes, reproductive health restrictions, access challenges, and maternity deserts.
Standardizing In-Hospital CPR Training to Improve Patient Outcomes
As patient safety continues to take center stage, standardizing in-hospital CPR training has become a key strategy to improve consistency, reduce errors, and ultimately enhance survival rates.
Clear Water, Safer Care: Why Water Safety Matters in Healthcare
Because many patients have weakened immune systems, even minor lapses in water safety can pose serious risks. Managing water quality is a core part of protecting patients, staff, and visitors from preventable harm.