By Katie Brenneman – We worry about technology replacing the human element or adding a degree of error to clinicians’ diagnoses. Are these fears warranted? Physician tools use to administer to patient needs may change, but only to become more effective.
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By Suzie Sfarra – Serving the twin goals of improving customer experience through convenience and reducing manual labor through automation, it’s been a central element of many digital transformations.
By Susan Clark – Just as there are what I like to call Clonnections between people, there are also likely Clonnections between previous jobs or responsibilities that you had no idea would apply to what you’re doing now. At least, that is what’s happening to me at DirectTrust.
By Hilary Marston MD MPH & Kevin Bugin PhD – Breakthroughs in science and technology are advancing innovation in more areas of medicine, providing novel treatment options for patients. The scientific community has a deepening understanding of disease and human biology, and of the enormous potential afforded through new technologies.
By Pooja Babbrah – In a surprising turn of events, Walmart announced the closure of all 51 of its health clinics. This decision comes just months after signals of potential expansion, making the news particularly shocking and disappointing.
By Alaina Victoria – Maintaining motivation and commitment to rehabilitation can be a significant challenge across all ages, including seniors. By integrating game-like elements into physical therapy exercises, such as challenges, rewards, and interactive technology, seniors can find renewed enthusiasm for their rehabilitation efforts.
By April Miller – Roughly 80 million American people — more than one-third of U.S. adults — have limited health literacy. That must change if the nation hopes to achieve higher standards of care. Gamification may be the answer.
By Beth Friedman – Over the decades I’ve worked with (and for) several nurses. Each and every experience reinforces my belief that nurses are the bedrock of our healthcare ecosystem. They are the glue that holds our industry together, simultaneously supporting patients, patient families, healthcare teams, administrators, and more.
By Susan Clark – For this month’s Clark on Connecting, I will be sharing a story that spans almost fifteen years of relationships to have made the most recent glorious “Clonnection.”