By Jamie Leachman RN BSN – When it comes to advancing Veteran care, effectively assessing patients when they leave hospitals can play a vital role in reducing readmissions. A recent NIH study found that hospital readmissions within 30 days point to potential care quality issues, along with increased mortality risks.
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By Jay Nakashima & A. John Blair III MD -Trust is essential when it comes to accessing health care data. That is why we have been so consistently laser-focused on trust and “getting it right” for the patient as we’ve launched a new government-sponsored health data exchange framework.
By Devin Partida – Health care is witnessing a surge in IT innovations, from telemedicine to electronic health records management to AI integrations. Providing adequate training to adapt to these advancements is necessary to ensure staff can harness their full potential in enhancing patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
By Venky Chellappa PhD – The book “Finite and Infinite Games” by James P. Carse, although published in 2013, long before things like COVID or even AI invaded our public consciousness, the book’s message sticks with me and applying it to healthcare.
By Isaac Smith – Injury care management requires precision, efficiency, and streamlined processes to treat patients quickly and effectively. Health IT solutions have transformed injury management workflows, efficiency, and administrative burdens as healthcare systems evolve.
By Natalie Schibell MPH – Interoperability allows healthcare IT systems and software applications to effectively communicate, share data, and use this information to improve patient outcomes and streamline care coordination. It is a cornerstone of contemporary medical practice, promoting seamless integration across clinical environments.
By Israel Krush – The survey finds nearly half of patients do not interact with their providers to confirm or reschedule appointments. This lack of engagement aligns with a sharp 37% increase in no-show rates logged across US healthcare systems in 2023.
By Chris Sullivan – Virtual care’s rise to status quo during the pandemic had many thinking that doctor visits by video or phone was going to become the norm. But four years later, telehealth still isn’t as large a part of our “new normal” as many thought it would be.
By Christophe Van de Weyer – 58% of consumers are more fearful of becoming a victim of fraud now than they were two years ago. It’s no surprise considering the world’s critical digital infrastructure, especially healthcare, under attack by state-affiliated groups operating overseas.