By Russ Nix – Drug diversion, when a healthcare worker diverts medication and misuses it, remains a longstanding challenge within healthcare. Each year, around 37,000 incidents occur across healthcare facilities. These events can create significant risks for healthcare organizations on both…
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Our annual predictions for 2026 continue with AI in healthcare workforce challenges. Throughout the next few weeks we will be asking the industry experts what they think we will see in 2026. Check back as we cover AI in healthcare, interoperability, Life Sciences, patient experience. Value-Based Care, and the business of healthcare.
By April Miller – Healthcare providers hear patients on the phone every day, but much of the insights from these conversations disappear when the call ends. It is challenging to capture every sentiment when relying solely on notes from front desk staff, while clinicians see only a fraction of what patients share when they are anxious or confused.
By Nolan Kelly – There is a well-known Chinese Proverb that says “the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” In January 2024, CMS published the 0057 Final Rule. That was the best time for health plans to get serious about interoperability.
By Michelle Skinner RN BSN MBA – Health systems are operating in a reality where demand for care continues to outpace available staffed beds, capital expansion is constrained, and patient needs are growing increasingly more complex. Capacity is no longer defined by square footage but rather by…
The thought leaders in our community are good about sharing their thoughts on the issues of today. Here are the top read and shared guest posts of November that we think deserve sharing again.
Our annual predictions for 2026 continue with Life Science. Throughout the next few weeks we will be asking the industry experts what they think we will see in 2026. Check back as we cover AI in healthcare, interoperability, patient experience. Value-Based Care, and the business of healthcare.
By Ellie Gabel – Even as industry professionals have infused digital functionality into countless medical devices, the bandage has remained virtually unchanged. Thanks to AI and the Internet of Things (IoT), it is finally entering the 21st century. With the smart bandage, physicians can continuously monitor wounds to identify complications early.
Our annual predictions for 2026 continue with interoperability. Throughout the next few weeks we will be asking the industry experts what they think we will see in 2026. Check back as we cover AI in healthcare, Life Sciences, patient experience. Value-Based Care, and the business of healthcare.