How CMOs Can Overcome Lack of 24/7 Physician Coverage of Emergency Rooms
The researchers found that 344 (7.4%) of the EDs did not have 24/7 attending physician coverage. The states with the highest percentages of hospitals where there was not 24/7 attending physician coverage of emergency departments were North Dakota, South Dakota, and Montana.
Who’s Minding the Store on AI Governance?
According to the Sage survey, 83% of executives say AI can boost clinical decision-making and 75% say it can reduce inefficiency and, therefore, operational costs. But only 13% have a clear strategy for using AI in clinical care, and only 10% say they’re aggressively pursuing the technology.
CNOs: Here’s How to Optimize Emergency Department Nursing
Crowded emergency rooms and workplace violence are big obstacles that get in the way of providing safe and efficient care delivery, and it’s the CNO’s responsibility to make sure that the ED nurses are prepared to handle as many different scenarios as possible.
CMOs Need to Brace for More High-Risk Pregnancies. Here’s How.
High-risk pregnancies are increasing, and CMOs need to put resources in place to address them. Hospitals in Florida are forecasting a 14.5% increase in high-risk pregnancies over the next decade, and the trend is expected to be nationwide.
New AMA Guidance on AI Adoption and Governance Is Essential for CMOs. Here’s Why.
With the expansion of AI tools in healthcare, having AI governance and adoption policies in place is important for CMOs and other healthcare leaders. The rapid pace of change in AI tool adoption in healthcare makes these policies essential, according to the AMA.
AI and Medication Adherence: Training Tech on Bad Behaviors
Gentry Health Services, an Ohio-based specialty pharmacy, is rolling out a technology platform designed to connect patients with peer support to ensure they follow doctors’ orders on medication management.
The Exec: Sentara CMO Shares Successful Strategies for Improving Care Access
Regarding advanced practice providers, nurses, social workers, and care managers, Sentara is actively looking at how the health system can maximize the use of those staff members in the ambulatory setting and hospital setting in more robust healthcare professional teams.
Using Telemedicine to Keep Care Local
This strategy could be a crucial lifeline for hospitals and health systems across the country, not to mention the virtual care industry. And it comes as several pandemic-era waivers that allow providers more leeway to use telemedicine are set to expire at the end of September, unless Congress takes action.
How HCA Healthcare Is Empowering Clinical Nurse Coordinators Through Innovation
Bedside nurses are the backbone of the healthcare industry, and it’s the CNO’s job to advocate for their needs and uplift their voices. This means giving nurse leaders on the frontline the resources they need to be efficient and effective.
Virtual Care Scores a Big Win in Diabetes Prevention
The proposal is a huge win for telehealth advocates and healthcare providers who want to reach more people at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, especially those who have problems accessing in-person treatment.