Is five a magic number that people will click on to find out what’s on the list? Is it just the right number you think you have the time to read? I don’t know but there are lots of lists out there with 5 things you should know. These got me to click through and I think they were worth sharing.
5 Medical Robots Making a Difference in Healthcare
From the Case Western Reserve University blog – Despite initial unease with the idea of a robot handling surgeries or providing emotional support, they are increasingly prevalent in healthcare. Engineers have compelling reasons to develop medical robots. Unlike humans, these tireless machines with steady ‘hands’ can execute precise movements beyond human range, providing prolonged patient support. They excel in automating lower-level tasks, allowing professionals to focus on high-level work. This post considers five robots currently utilized in hospitals and treatment centers to improve care and patient outcomes.
5 Health Care Workforce Shortage Takeaways for 2028
From the American Hospital Association – Projections on potential health care workforce shortages came fast and furious during the pandemic and after the public emergency expired. So, what should the field make of all this data?
A new study based on research conducted by the Mercer consultancy and its partner Lightcast projects changes to the U.S. health care labor market by 2028 by state and metro and micro statistical areas.
The study’s projections and analysis provide context to some of the more nuanced shortages among the clinical workforce and which states may be impacted most and least by shifting market conditions, demographics and other influences.
Five Healthcare and Life Sciences Trends to Watch for in 2025
By Maria Palombini, Director, Emerging Communities & Opportunities Development, GBSI, IEEE SA – As 2025 begins, a diverse array of technologies is opening up new possibilities for better human health and wellness. From nanosensors, which make it possible for the human body to interact with medical equipment in new ways, to new advanced medical imaging techniques, robotics, and artificial intelligence (AI), here are some key trends we expect to have a major impact on the Healthcare and Life Sciences field in 2025.
Five technology trends to shape healthcare in 2025
From Medical Buyer – The health and life sciences industry stands on the cusp of a technological revolution, with innovative technologies poised to fundamentally transform healthcare delivery, research, and patient outcomes. As we move through 2025, five groundbreaking technological trends are emerging as game-changers, promising to reshape how we understand, prevent, and treat diseases.
5 Things Diabetes Health Care Professionals Should Know About Health Literacy
From the NIH/NIDDK blog – In honor of Health Literacy Month last October, we’re revisiting our previous blog post with professor Hae-Ra Han, PhD, MSN, RN. We’ve highlighted five key points that she makes in that post to help health care professionals understand the importance of health literacy, specifically when working with patients who have diabetes. Additional health literacy resources are also available from the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, including a health literate care model tool that seeks to help patients become more engaged in prevention, decision-making, and self-management.
5 Considerations for an Effective Healthcare Risk Management System: What You Need to Know
From the SecurityScorecard blog – The healthcare industry is no exception to the rapid levels of transformation we’re seeing across multiple industries right now. As more facilities begin to leverage electronic health records (EHRs) and internet-connected medical devices for patient care, organizations are becoming more reliant on advanced technologies. While these changes have helped advance patient care in many ways, they have also introduced the healthcare sector to greater levels of risk.
As a result, cybersecurity is more important than ever for effective healthcare risk management. Let’s take a deeper look at key considerations today’s healthcare organizations should keep in mind as they build out a risk management system.
5 Digital Hygiene Habits to Help You Stay Safe Online
From the Telcion blog – Humans are often the weakest point of any cybersecurity system, but fortunately there are some easy practices you can personally put into place to make your online posture more secure for both you and your organization! Implementing a few simple strategies into your routine can help prevent a stray click or a dubious Wi-Fi connection from becoming an incident.
We’ve collected five digital hygiene habits that support cybersecurity awareness:
5 Fundamentals to Master Healthcare Delivery at Scale
From the AGS Health blog – The ability to deliver healthcare services and products at scale is crucial to providing equitable access to care, maximizing cost efficiencies, and optimizing revenue cycle management (RCM) resources. Scaling up requires careful planning and execution, with a focus on five fundamentals: people, process, technology, continuity, and economy of scale.
Investing in Contactless Patient Monitoring: 5 Key Insights for Maximizing Healthcare Efficiency and Outcomes
By Tom Bang, Chief Strategy Officer, LTC, North America, Neteera – The advent of contactless passive patient monitoring technology heralds a new era of advanced care, offering unprecedented opportunities for near real-time health monitoring and early detection of potential issues. This innovation not only streamlines healthcare delivery but also significantly enhances patient outcomes by allowing for more proactive management of chronic conditions. This not only optimizes operational efficiency but also significantly improves patient care, paving the way for a more efficient and cost-effective care.
Investing in a contactless patient monitoring system is a significant decision for providers, operators, and payers. Here are five key considerations to evaluate before making this investment:
Helpful IT for Healthcare: 5 Ways IT Can Better Support Patient Care
From Telcion blog – Serving patients is the foundation of any healthcare organization, and IT plays a significant role in how that plays out. By leveraging different technologies and providing a robust technological platform, IT can facilitate personal, caring patient experiences. Here are five ways IT can enhance patient care, providing a more seamless and personalized patient experience.
5 Ways Artificial Intelligence Can Heal Healthcare
By Dr. Amy Bucher, Chief Behavioral Officer, Lirio – Depending on who you ask, artificial intelligence is either the savior of healthcare or its assassin. Both perspectives are exaggerated. In reality, AI is a set of tools that, like any other, require careful implementation and oversight to successfully support the objectives of patients, providers, systems and other entities in the healthcare ecosystem. Moreover, AI is a broad and deep category of applications suited to multiple purposes.
Top 5 Challenges Shaping the Future of Healthcare Data Management for Payers
By Bill Christy, Managing Director of Provider Data Management, symplr – In the rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, payers face numerous challenges in managing data effectively. Attendees at AHIP 2024, including hundreds of payers, made it clear that data management remains a pivotal concern for payers. Key takeaways from the event highlight the importance of a single source of truth that offers seamless integration to deliver timely, accurate provider data across the ecosystem to meet evolving regulatory compliance. Here are the top five challenges that are shaping the future of healthcare data management for payers.
5 Ways Technology Can Make Healthcare More Affordable
From Northeastern University D’Amore/McKim School of Business – Economical and accessible healthcare systems are essential to a healthy society. However, this isn’t always the case. According to the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, healthcare spending rose to $4.5 trillion or $13,493 per person in 2022—a 4.1 percent increase from 2021. Since this increase in medical costs can put a significant burden on patients, it’s important to combat this harmful trend.
To achieve this though, healthcare managers and administrators must understand how to create and propose new and innovative ideas that can make healthcare more affordable. Even if your healthcare facility is leveraging technology to cut costs, there are several ways you can make an impact in your organization and on patient outcomes. Here’s a closer look at digital health strategy and how you can create new ways to make healthcare more affordable.
5 Key Provisions of the CMS Medicaid Managed Care Final Rule
By Karen Brach, Managing Director, Sellers Dorsey – Healthcare professionals and other industry stakeholders are now familiar with CMS’ final rule, “Medicaid Program; Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Managed Care Access, Finance, and Quality (CMS-2439-F).” They’re also familiar with the rule’s intention — to build stronger managed care programs to better meet the needs of beneficiaries by improving healthcare access and quality.
From reporting and network adequacy to quality rating systems and more, the new rule’s requirements are likely to present challenges for various stakeholders. So, what do managed care organizations (MCOs) need to consider to successfully comply with the various requirements and achieve the goals the final rule sets out to accomplish? Here are 5 critical considerations for MCOs.
5 Ways Americans Find New Doctors Near Them
From Harmony Healthcare IT – According to the U.S. Census Bureau, more than eight million Americans will move in one year. There are a variety of reasons people change their homes. According to our survey, Americans have been moving in the last 5 years because of living situation changes (switching roommates, getting married, etc.), buying a home, or because they wanted to live somewhere different.
While Americans make sure to prioritize housing and neighborhoods when deciding where to live, one important issue often gets put on the back burner: healthcare.
5 Innovative Efforts to Improve Community Health
From the American Hospital Association – Collaboration is key to improving community health. And if you’re looking for inspiration to excel in this area, look no further than last year’s AHA Dick Davidson NOVA Award winners.
The five recipients of this year’s awards are addressing some of the field’s greatest challenges — from ensuring that patients can connect easily with community resources to steering violence survivors toward a path of healing to implementing street medicine programs. And they are working shoulder to shoulder with other community stakeholders to get the job done.
5 Underlying Challenges Facing Safety Net Hospitals and the Innovative Approaches Needed to Overcome Them
By Joe Fafferty, Managing Director, Sellers Dorsey – Safety net hospitals play a vital role in the U.S. healthcare system and provide essential care to some of the nation’s most vulnerable populations. Beyond pervasive challenges like workforce shortages, low reimbursement rates, and gaps in coverage, there are underlying issues that safety net hospitals need to address so they can not only survive but expand and grow to meet the needs of the communities they serve. As a former hospital CEO, I’ve experienced these issues firsthand and deeply understand the innovative approaches needed to overcome them. There is no simple solution, and the challenges are overwhelming, but there are several factors that safety net hospitals can consider to enhance healthcare quality and access for Medicaid beneficiaries and underserved populations.
5 Ways Digital Therapeutics are Transforming Caregivers’ Lives and Careers
By Dr. Jason Kahn, Co-Founder and Chief Science Officer, Mightier – Parents often face significant challenges when their child’s mental health is struggling, impacting both their personal lives and professional responsibilities. At-home digital therapeutics (DTx) are stepping in to offer vital support, bringing new hope and tangible improvements for caregivers. Findings from a new study by Mightier highlight the significant trade-offs and choices that parents, primarily mothers, make to support their children’s mental and behavioral health. The study also reveals substantial career and mental health benefits after their children engage with Mightier’s at-home, play-based digital therapeutic program.
Here are five key ways that at-home DTx innovations are making an impact on caregivers:
5 RCM Strategies for Successful AI Implementation
By Jim Bohnsack, Chief Strategy Officer, Aspirion – As artificial intelligence continues revolutionizing various industries, healthcare revenue cycle management stands out as a field ripe with opportunity. From automating administrative tasks to improving data accuracy, AI integration is a possibility and imperative. Here are five key takeaways on how AI is reshaping healthcare RCM and what organizations must consider for successful implementation.
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