PSQH: The Podcast Episode 110 – The Importance of Tracking Medication Adherence
On episode 110 of PSQH: The Podcast, Dr. Juan Maldonado, a Texas-based family medicine specialist, talks about his efforts to track medication adherence.
No More Repetitive Needlesticks: How CNOs Can Improve Patient Experience
Repetitive needlesticks can be a challenge in hospitals, from both a nurse and patient perspective. A recent survey conducted by the Harris Poll revealed that out of the participants with a recent hospital stay, 59% of patients needed multiple needlestick attempts for IV insertion, and 71% for blood draws, with 11% needing 10 or more sticks to obtain a single blood sample.
Enhancing Dialysis Care in Long-Term Care Facilities: A Focus on Certification Standards
With the introduction of the Long-Term Care Dialysis (LTCD) Certification, the Accreditation Commission for Health Care aims to elevate the standards of care for this vulnerable population. This article explores the critical components of the LTCD Certification, its impact on patient outcomes, operational efficiency, and the importance of collaboration between providers.
Patients Are Finding Errors in Their Medical Records, and Want AI to Fix Them
The survey of more than 1,000 consumers, conducted by Propeller Insights for healthcare tech company Carta Healthcare earlier this month, finds an American public intrigued by the potential of AI, but also wary of its effects. For while 60% feel that the technology can improve the accuracy of medical records, more than half have concerns about security and more than 40% worry about accuracy.
PSQH: The Podcast Episode 109 – The Overwhelming Flood of Patient Wearable Data
On episode 109 of PSQH: The Podcast, Richard Cahill, Vice-President & Associate General Counsel, The Doctors Company, talks about the impact of data from patient wearables on physicians.
Hospital CMO: 4 Ways to Stay Ahead of the Aging Population
As we know, the number of Americans who are 65 or older is sharply rising and is expected to increase from 58 million in 2022 to 82 million by 2050. During this period, the share of the total population of Americans who are 65 or older is expected to increase from 17% to 23%.
The Benefits of Increased Patient Engagement for Care Outcomes and Staff Retention
By establishing a strong patient-provider relationship, hospitals enable patients to take control of their health and to make more informed decisions. Therefore, it makes sense that hospital leadership consider how their investments in patient-facing technologies across their enterprise—from signage to more integrated engagement platforms—aid in driving the necessary care collaboration.
Hospital CMO: Adoption of Age-Friendly Care is Essential
According to the Population Reference Bureau, the number of Americans who are 65 or older is expected to rise 47% over the next three decades, increasing from 58 million in 2022 to 82 million by 2050. During this period, the share of the total population of Americans who are 65 or older is expected to increase from 17% to 23%.
CMS Pushes Organizations to Improve Star Ratings and Quality of Care
Medicare Advantage plans often face a range of challenges in maintaining and improving their Star Ratings—everything from member churn to aging membership to increased competition. But moving from a 3.5-star to a 4-star rating can result in an average additional $400 per member per year.
5 Recommendations to Improve RPM Adoption
Remote patient monitoring (RPM) has the potential to improve clinical outcomes by giving providers the ability to improve care management outside the hospital or doctor’s office, but its growth is being stymied by low reimbursement.