EvidenceCare

DECEMBER 4, 2023

For health systems, where financial challenges persist and hospitals undergo frequent changes, fostering innovation has become a necessity for both day-to-day operations and the future of care delivery. Innovation is no longer simply about shaping the future of the industry; it’s a crucial element for organizations to thrive. But the adoption of an innovative mindset throughout an organization remains a challenge for many.

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Science Based Medicine

DECEMBER 4, 2023

On Thursday, Steve Kirsch gave his long-hyped talk about "record-level data" from New Zealand that supposedly demonstrates that COVID-19 vaccines have killed more than 10 million people worldwide. His "analysis" of illegally obtained data from a "whistleblower" was so ridden with false assumptions and rookie errors that even some antivaxxers couldn't accept it.

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Sensible Medicine

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Today I will tell you about a trial that delivered a positive result but will add little benefit to patients. The teaching lesson surrounds the choice of endpoint to measure. First some brief background. When I started cardiology, much research focused on improving the care of people who had myocardial infarction (MI). Post-MI care was a target because injury to the heart from an occluded coronary led to bad things—like heart failure and arrhythmias.

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Relias

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The Stages of Change Model, also known as the Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change, is a powerful framework designed to explain and guide individuals through the process of behavior change. Developed by James O. Prochaska and Carlo C. DiClemente, this model has become a cornerstone in health psychology and is widely used in healthcare and wellness programs.

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Minority Nurse

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Palliative care can be equally rewarding and challenging. Patients are navigating the emotional and physical turbulence of terminal illness. The right professional can be instrumental in ensuring patients’ needs are met to make their period of care more comfortable. So much of who people are impacts their experience of the palliative journey. This includes the nuances of their cultural, racial, and socioeconomic identities.

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Health Populi

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Most people in the U.S. are bullish on the role AI will play in health care in 2024, especially to lower access barriers to care and to diagnose and detect health conditions. Two new studies point to the consumerization of AI in healthcare, from Medtronic and Deloitte. This post weaves their findings together and suggests some planning points for 2024.

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E-Clinic

DECEMBER 4, 2023

It’s been a busy year for us at e-clinic. As well as supporting our clients to deliver the diverse services they offer, behind the scenes we have been hard at work on an exciting new offering. Since we joined the ClearCourse group, our focus has been to grow the business with our industry-specific software and embedded payments platform. This allows you to manage your business and take payments all within one great application.

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Coronis Health

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Coronis Health worked with The Empowerment Plan, a Detroit-based nonprofit organization focused on permanently elevating families from the generational cycle of homelessness. Employees from Coronis Health and its subsidiaries were joined in this fundraising effort by the generous contributions from clients and vendors. Together, the group was able to raise funds to purchase over 600 coats for the homeless to be distributed nationwide.

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