By Patrick Burton – As consumers, we very seldom appreciate inconveniences, no matter how minor they are. As a result, producers of goods and services are competing feverishly to make transacting easy. In 2021, if we want something, we rarely have to go far to find it. Heck, most of it can now be delivered to your doorstep the same day.
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By Jennifer Smith – One of the best things about working in health IT is having a front row seat into the constantly evolving world of digital health. I have a unique appreciation, both professionally and personally, for the complex work that goes into ensuring data is available and usable to improve the patient experience.
By Jason Harber – Struggles with capacity management have been common in hospitals for so long that it sometimes feels baked into the system. Unclear discharge priorities, misaligned staffing, unexpected barriers, siloed information, lapses in communication, and a lack of real-time visibility all lead to delays in and reduced access to patient care.
By Devin Partida – Many industries, from cybersecurity to manufacturing, are facing diversity issues in the workplace. There are clear signs that marginalized groups are underrepresented. Consider technology industry — 50% of women in tech say they’ve experienced gender discrimination at work.
By David Burda – A caveat before you keep reading. As a journalist, I see things as half empty. I leave the half full to the marketing, communications and public relations people. With that bias out in the open, it turns out that not every hospital or health system loves their group purchasing organization.
Value-Based Care Insights Podcast with host Daniel J. Marino. In this episode Dan speaks with Dr. George Mayzell and Steven Berger to discuss how organizations can positively engage physicians and CFOs to create a win-win across all departments.
By Rachel Abbey – Seven years ago the ONC began work on the Patient Unified Lookup System for Emergencies. PULSE is an effort to create national resilience by improving first responder access to patient electronic health information they need to provide services and ensure public health during disasters.
By Matt Fisher – The spotlight continues to shine brightly on HIPAA, especially as an excuse, when it comes to professional athletes responding to questions around COVID vaccine status. The most recent string of erroneous responses started strongly over the summer when NFL training camps kicked into gear.
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month and this is week 2: Fight the Phish, We have rounded up some of our cybersecurity experts to weigh in on how we can fight the phish and some best practices to implement throughout your organizations.