Electronic Health Reporter

MARCH 11, 2024

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Usman Choudhary, general manager, VIPRE Security Email remains a cornerstone communication tool for healthcare entities, yet the communication channel also presents formidable cybersecurity hurdles. The sensitive nature of patient data and the open nature […] The article Fortifying Healthcare Email Security: Advanced Solutions and Mitigation Strategies appeared first on electronichealthre

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EvidenceCare

MARCH 11, 2024

Introduction to GMLOS and ALOS This article provides an in-depth exploration of two critical healthcare metrics: Geometric Mean Length of Stay (GMLOS) and Average Length of Stay (ALOS). These measures play a fundamental role in hospital management, financial planning, and patient care optimization. By understanding and leveraging GMLOS and ALOS, hospital executives can improve operational efficiency and patient outcomes.

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Science Based Medicine

MARCH 11, 2024

Prions. Why did it have to be prions? (Again.) The antivax trope that vaccines cause prion disease is an old one, and antivaxxers are trying desperately to resurrect it to apply to COVID-19 vaccines. The post Prions. Why did it have to be prions? (Again.) first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Accepted Blog

MARCH 11, 2024

One of the most important pieces of advice you will ever learn regarding your personal statements and application essays is this: Show, don’t tell. It’s a classic writing lesson, and you’ve probably heard it before, perhaps many times. But how do you actually “show, not tell,” in your essays? Simply “telling” is ineffective, because it usually involves boastful claims such as “I am a wonderful team leader” or “I have excellent communication skills.

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EHR Intelligence

MARCH 11, 2024

VA is rolling out the federal EHR system at a joint-DoD healthcare facility despite pausing additional go-lives during a reset of the EHR modernization (EHRM) program.

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The Healthcare Blog

MARCH 11, 2024

AmWell is a now veteran telehealth platform. It used its IPO money to re-architect its entire platform and add companies like Conversa AI chat service and mental health service Silvercloud, as well as integrating deeply with EMRs & more. That change hit its earnings… so can they recover? Roy Schoenberg, CEO, tells you why this is good for AmWell and what happens next.

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Prism Career Institute

MARCH 11, 2024

If you like people, can assist them with personal care, and are interested in healthcare, consider working as a home health aide. As a career, it can be fulfilling, moving, fun, and rewarding. However, it also offers growth opportunities, and when combined with the right training it can start a student on a path into a position such as a licensed practical nurse (LPN).

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Performance Health

MARCH 11, 2024

Incident reporting example scenarios are pivotal in understanding the critical role of incident and event documentation within healthcare. Through meticulous analysis, these examples highlight how reporting is fundamental in preventing the recurrence of safety events. It empowers healthcare professionals to capture, analyze, and disseminate crucial data effectively, promoting a culture of proactive risk management.

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ACI Medical & Dental School

MARCH 11, 2024

There are a wide variety of opportunities available to individuals who pursue a Medical Assistant certification. As a leading institution offering a robust, hands-on Medical Assistant training program, we understand the importance of empowering our students with the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in the growing healthcare industry. A Medical Assistant certification opens doors to a variety of rewarding career paths, offering both professional growth and personal fulfillment.

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EHR Intelligence

MARCH 11, 2024

In 2023, Surescripts saw increased utilization of several patient data sharing tools, including its Record Locator & Exchange service.

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Physicians Practice

MARCH 11, 2024

Your monthly collection of insights from the Physicians Practice Pearls writers is available now!

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Connect Care Bytes Blog

MARCH 11, 2024

Continuing a list of essential actions for Connect Care Launch 8 prescribers readying for launch May 4, 2024. (Optional) Register for UserWeb Access While Epic Systems software is but one part of the Connect Care clinical information system, it provides essential database, integration, and all user interface functions. Understanding the Epic ecosystem can make a difference to Connect Care users who wish to become a resource to their peers (e.g., Super User ).

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Minority Nurse

MARCH 11, 2024

Nurses put a priority on keeping their patients safe and Patient Safety Awareness Week , which takes place March 10-16 this year, helps focus attention on this important part of any healthcare provider’s job. No matter how much attention nurses give to patient safety, there is always room to make improvements. But there’s more to patient safety than knowing and following procedures and protocols, says Kathy Wire, JD, MBA, CPPS, CPHRM, FASHRM, executive director of the Center for Pati

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Physicians Practice

MARCH 11, 2024

Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts.

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Connectivity

MARCH 11, 2024

In the digital age, online reputation is a company’s lifeblood. A single negative review or social media misstep can spark a firestorm, eroding trust and impacting your bottom line. Traditionally, reputation management was a reactive scramble – monitoring mentions, responding to crises, and patching holes after the damage was done. But AI is changing the game, transforming reputation management from a fire extinguisher to a proactive shield and, more importantly, a powerful brand champion.

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Sensible Medicine

MARCH 11, 2024

Dear readers. the Study of the Week will need to take two weeks off. I am traveling and lecturing in Denmark. Today I post this amazing explainer on statistics. I have read a lot on the p-value and confidence interval, and this may be the best explainer I have read. It may also be the best post we have ever had on Sensible Medicine. We are grateful to the authors and to our readers.

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The Healthcare Blog

MARCH 11, 2024

By MIKE MAGEE In our world where up is down, and black is white, there is a left and a right – it’s the middle we appear to be missing. Does it exist, or was it make believe all along? Into this existential despair enters Britt Cagle Grant , the 47-year old Federal Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. The Stanford Law graduate, blessed by the Federalist Society and Leonard Leo, and former clerk of Hon.

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