How RWJBarnabas Health Improved Emergency Department Efficiency
In addition to improving the patient experience in emergency rooms, RWJBarnabas sought to improve efficiency in the emergency department to improve staff experience and well-being.
How Hospital CEOs Are Rebuilding the Public’s Trust in Providers from the Inside Out
Glencoe Regional Health CEO Ben Davis and Vernon Health CEO David Hartberg share how they’re addressing the challenge through strategies spanning internal culture, community engagement, and operational transparency.
Understanding Patient Behavior to Improve Care and Experience
A recent survey of 70 national and regional health plan leaders looks at the impact that advanced health plan member personalization can have on creating a more sustainable healthcare ecosystem to improve outcomes.
The Exec: How to Reduce Hospital Readmission Rates
Exceeding the recommended length of stay poses risks for patients, including falls, medication errors, and hospital-acquired infections. These risks can contribute to readmissions, McLaughlin says.
NYC Health + Hospitals ‘Continuing Care After Death’
The program is reducing delays in the decedent release time process, according to Bajaj. First, the program has reduced delays by giving families a clear understanding of the paperwork and other steps required with the passing of a loved one.
Why the Hospital at Home Concept Won’t Be Going Away
Hospital at Home receives support from a waiver that enabled health systems and hospitals following the CMS model to receive Medicare reimbursement. That waiver is due to expire in September, and while there’s a strong lobbying effort to make it permanent, many hospital executives have said the program has proven its value and will go on regardless.
NPs Critical in Treating Older Adults as Ranks of Geriatricians Shrink
Nurse practitioners are registered nurses with advanced training that enables them to diagnose diseases, analyze diagnostic tests, and prescribe medicine. Their growth has bolstered primary care, and, like doctors, they can specialize in particular branches of medicine.
Smarter Bed Use, Better Care: How Patient Flow Tech Solves Capacity Challenges
By leveraging patient flow or transfer center technology, health systems can streamline patient placement, reduce bottlenecks, improve operational efficiency, and make the most of the capacity they have.
Here’s Why Multiservice Healthcare Facilities Play a Critical Role in the Modernization Movement
Modern healthcare delivery is in the midst of a transformation, often exemplified by digital breakthroughs. As an example, utilization of telehealth in early 2021 was 38 times higher than pre-pandemic. Yet equally important is modernizing physical access to care: Ensuring patients can access comprehensive services conveniently.
Why AI Can (and Will) Be a Valuable Tool in the Clinician’s Toolbox
Michael Wells, president of OSF HealthCare’s Saint Francis Medical Center, says the technology, while still in its earlier stages in clinical care, offers opportunities for care teams to gather and process large amounts of data more quickly, helping to fine-tune nursing workflows and improve bedside care.