By Jackie Fortier – Hospitals around the country are conserving critical intravenous fluid supplies to cope with a shortage that may last months. Some hospital administrators say they are changing how they think about IV fluid hydration altogether.
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From the Health IT Buzz Blog – Earlier this year we celebrated the 20th birthday of the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Technology Policy/Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (hereafter ASTP) and reflected on the transformative impact of health IT on patient care delivery in the US.
By Lyle Berkowitz MD – Long wait times for primary care appointments are particularly concerning. When patients are unable to obtain timely access to primary care, manageable conditions such as high blood pressure, glucose, and cholesterol may grow worse and lead to more severe and costly medical issues.
By Howard Wu – Health technology is rapidly transforming the landscape of healthcare, driving innovations that promise to enhance patient outcomes, streamline operations and make care more accessible. From cutting-edge developments in wearable devices to breakthroughs in telemedicine, the sector is teeming with advancements poised to redefine our approach to health and wellness.
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.
By Ashley Lee – Everyone involved in healthcare knows that achieving greater efficiency in work processes is critical for reducing costs and improving the quality of patient care. However, legacy ERH technology is holding back such a transformation.
By Dr. Nick van Terheyden aka Dr. Nick – One of Michael Crichton’s early successes was the movie “Coma” which came out in 1978. A movie based on the book of the same name by Robin Cook, MD. The book was his first break-out hit featuring corporate malfeasance and greed taken to extremes in a hospital to create a ready supply of donor organs.
By Cindy Gaines MSN RN – Perioperative care, which spans the time frame before, during, and after surgical procedures, consists of many vital waypoints in a patient’s medical journey. It requires a coordinated joint effort by clinicians.
By Jeff Robbins – Hospitals and healthcare professionals have been through an unparalleled test over the past few years. As the strain on resources and personnel continues to impact hospital efficiency and patient care, it is essential to address the challenges head-on and find innovative solutions for improved outcomes.