Even Grave Errors at Rehab Hospitals Go Unpenalized and Undisclosed
Even when inspections reveal grave cases of injury, federal health officials do not inform consumers or impose fines the way they do for nursing homes. And Medicare doesn’t provide easy-to-understand five-star ratings as it does for general hospitals.
Smarter Indoor Air Quality is Redefining the Healthcare Environment
Tools now exist that can track and manage IAQ automatically instead of manually. New affordable sensors and AI-powered platforms can continuously monitor environmental data and adjust airflow based on real-time conditions.
Cybersecurity Concerns for Remote Cardiac Monitoring Devices
Cyberattacks on healthcare systems do more than expose data. A 2023 survey found that over 20% of health institutions reported higher patient mortality rates after an incident.
Survey: 57% of Clinicians Say GenAI Threatens Judgment, Not Jobs
There’s a great need for governance around generative AI right now, but most organizations don’t have that, Bonis says. This also plays into the need for adequate training and education.
The Exec: Telehealth Generates Value for Health Systems and Patients
Telehealth is helping health systems cope with a growing physician shortage across the country in multiple specialties, including neurology, psychiatry, and primary care.
ABQAURP News June 2025
Here’s the June 2025 issue of ABQAURP News.
A CNO Guide to Participating in Policy and Advocacy
As this year progresses under a new administration with new ideas about legislation and policy, it’s more important than ever that CNOs and other nurse leaders get involved so that nurses can be the ones leading the way for legislative change.
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 Evolving Role of Nasal Lavage
The widespread use of nasal swabs during COVID-19 was born out of urgency and necessity. Existing supply chains, manufacturing capacity, and training protocols allowed healthcare systems to quickly deploy swab-based specimen collection worldwide.
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.