New Journal Article Highlights Pathway to Improve Parkinson’s Care
The article provides a practical pathway to operationalize the CMS’s Age-Friendly Hospital Measure, translating a nationally recognized, widely adopted framework for older adults into disease-specific action that reduces preventable harm for a high-risk population—those living with Parkinson’s disease.
Kaiser Permanente to Pay $46M for Patient Data Breach
The Oakland-based health system will pay at least $46 million and as much as $47.5 million to settle a class action lawsuit filed by several patients who said their information was caught up in KP’s consumer-tracking programs, which can share data with Microsoft, Google, X (Twitter) and Adobe.
Pilot Program Sees 78% Reduction in Workplace Violence
A new nurse-led pilot program aimed at mitigating workplace violence in the hospital setting using communication enhancements, tools for early risk identification of escalating behaviors, and increased accessibility to de-escalation resources has shown a 78% reduction in workplace violence incidents over its first year.
Providers Get Good News on Hospital at Home, Telemedicine Prescription Waivers
Advocates hailed the move as proof that the program, which enables health systems and hospitals to provide hospital-level care at home through platforms that include in-person visits, digital health and virtual care, is proving its value.
CommonSpirit Health Making Gains in Quality and Patient Safety
Quality and patient safety are top concerns for CMOs at health systems and hospitals. CommonSpirit Health has been posting impressive results for quality and patient safety in recent years.
Addressing the Blind Spot of Peripheral IV Infections
CMS is eyeing Hospital-Onset Bacteremia surveillance and hospitals are pushed even further to reduce preventable infections, and with this in mind the report highlights a critical blind spot in the industry: Peripheral IVs.
Accelerating Cancer Innovation
From our inception over 20 years ago, we have accelerated cancer drug innovation by leveraging India’s robust scientific ecosystem and forming beneficial partnerships with industry leaders. These strategic cornerstones have enabled us to build a faster, more cost-effective drug discovery and development model.
The Exec: How to Boost Patient Experience in the Hospital Setting
To help ensure good communication with patients and their families, AdventHealth uses the MyChart feature in the Epic EHR, and the health system gives patients and their families iPads to access information in real time.
IV Hydration Clinics: A Hot Concept Weighed Down by Risks
IV hydration clinics are rife with risks that should concern current and potential operators, not to mention consumers themselves. Understanding their scope and managing them effectively needs to be priority for the sake of patient safety and, ultimately, business sustainability.
Study: Virtual Care Visits Dropped During the Shutdown
In a FAQ issued earlier this month, CMS has affirmed that it will reimburse providers for telehealth services used during the shutdown, which lasted from October 1 through November 13.