Performance Health

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Continue reading to explore what zero harm in healthcare entails as well as key strategies for fostering safer patient care. It calls for a transformation in culture, leadership, and innovation.

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Patient Care Patient Safety Hospital 98

Medical Economics

JUNE 10, 2024

New AMIA survey plans on detailing responses from doctors, other clinicians twice a year.

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Documentation Patient Care 126

Forbes Healthcare

APRIL 9, 2024

Cancer, anemia, and pregnancy: How AI based technologies can make impact for patients

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Patient Care 124

Medical Economics

JUNE 5, 2024

American College of Physicians publishes position paper on best practices for integrating artificial intelligence into health care.

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Patient Care Best Practices 115

Forbes Healthcare

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Global system integrators like NTT Data, Deloitte, and Cognizant have deep expertise in AI and healthcare to help providers modernize or deploy AI-based solutions.

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Patient Care 109

Electronic Health Reporter

MAY 31, 2024

In today’s healthcare, organizations encounter several obstacles while trying to provide high-quality treatment to patients, such as limited resources and the ever-changing demands and expectations of […] The article Can Patient Care Be Powered By AI?

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Patient Care 91

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

OCTOBER 8, 2024

More than half of respondents said they saw more procedure complications or reported poor outcomes due to care delays, while 28% said mortality rates rose.

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Patient Care 127

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

DECEMBER 2, 2024

As the demand for healthcare services surges, new solutions are necessary to meet worker demand.

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Patient Care 111

Electronic Health Reporter

MARCH 7, 2024

RHCs face distinct business […] The article The Role of Remote Monitoring In Rural Communities: How Can It Provide Better Patient Care? Telehealth services have become more popular, particularly after the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted its importance as a necessary solution for rural health clinics (RHCs).

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Patient Care 91

Scrubs

JULY 17, 2024

However, the hospital’s persistent undervaluation of their dedication and skill has left us no choice” Impact on Patient Care The strike is expected to have significant implications for patient care at San Diego County’s only pediatric hospital.

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Hospital Patient Care Appointments 254

Medical Economics

APRIL 15, 2024

Senators hear possibilities about nation’s single largest health care payer.

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Patient Care 115

Scrubs

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The strike, which began in early August, centered around key issues such as nurse-to-patient ratios, wage increases, and benefits, with both parties struggling to reach a compromise. Many nurses had complained that high nurse-to-patient ratios left them overworked and unable to provide the level of care that patients deserved.

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Medical Economics

AUGUST 9, 2024

Flexible care models, including remote patient monitoring, can help support clinicians and patients as care environments and acuity levels shift.

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Patient Care 106

Scrubs

AUGUST 9, 2023

But sometimes, medical facilities and the nurses that work there can fall a bit behind on the most up-to-date approaches to patient care. Evidence-based practice is the conscientious use of up to date evidence in making decisions about patient care. What’s My Role, As a Nurse, in Evidence-Based Practice?

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Communication Triage Discharges Patient Care 246

Northwest Suburban College

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Enhancing patient care is at the core of the Medical Assistant Program at Northwest Suburban College (NWSC). Ready to make a difference in patient care? You will also master the basics of patient care, such as taking vital signs, recording medical histories, and assisting in medical examinations.

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Medical Assistant Patient Care Medication Vital Signs 59

Athena Career Academy

APRIL 22, 2024

In-person medical assistant training imparts practical skills and cultivates essential qualities like teamwork, communication, and empathy which are indispensable with patient care. As you begin your educational journey, consider the immersive learning experience and personalized support offered by in-person training.

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Medical Assistant Teamwork Medication Communication 202

Athena Career Academy

MARCH 6, 2024

In the healthcare industry, medical assistants play a pivotal role as linchpins, collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure the seamless delivery of high-quality patient care.

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Scrubs

AUGUST 29, 2023

or fewer hours were able to escape patient-care duties during a break, compared with 46.7 And the percentage of breaks free of patient-care duties decreased to 30 percent when nurses worked 20 or more consecutive hours.” In fact, the numbers went down. Forty-nine percent of nurses working shifts of 8.5 hours or more.

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Acute Care Patient Care Scheduling Huddles/Rounds 246

Scrubs

AUGUST 26, 2023

It would appear that communicating with your patient and their healthcare team is the common thread in the confusing web that is rare disease care. Feel free to share your patient care advice in a comment below! Have you had a professional (or personal) experience with a rare health condition?

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Documentation Communication Patient Care Billing 246

Electronic Health Reporter

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Every day, healthcare organizations use data to operate more efficiently, improve patient care, and advance medical research. By Stephen Manley, CTO, Druva. The biggest healthcare innovation in the last twenty years is … data. Over […].

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Patient Care Medication 172

Scrubs

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Whether you’re a seasoned nurse or a new grad joining the fray, you’ll find golden insights and proven tips to increase your productivity, reduce stress, and, most importantly, still deliver outstanding patient care. Although these tasks are essential, they can detract from the time available for direct patient care.

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Time Management Patient Care Appointments Documentation 229

Medical Economics

DECEMBER 6, 2024

For physicians, integrating GenAI without fully grasping its limitations could pose serious risks to patient care and professional integrity.

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Patient Care 119

Scrubs

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Not only are they facing the loss of pay, but they also risk losing healthcare benefits— a significant blow for many who have dedicated themselves to patient care. The emotional toll on the nurses is compounded by their concern for the quality of patient care in their absence.

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Hospital Patient Safety Patient Care Medication 176

Scrubs

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

They’re skilled professionals who support physicians, nurses , and other healthcare providers in delivering quality patient care. Medical administrative assistants must communicate effectively with medical professionals and patients, requiring a working knowledge of medical concepts.

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Medical Assistant Medical Administrative Assistant Medication Medical Terminology 147

KevinMD.com

AUGUST 12, 2024

Doctors are experiencing high levels of burnout due to administrative burdens, prior authorization demands, and a health care system that often prioritizes efficiency over patient care. This burnout is leading to mental health issues and, Read more… The truth behind opioid use disorder originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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Patient Care 141

Forbes Healthcare

MAY 23, 2024

How do they resolve situations in which corporate motives and patient care obligations collide? What are the obligations of doctors in corporations?

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Patient Care 130

Scrubs

JANUARY 31, 2023

“Within days of learning of this nationwide scheme, we removed three nurses from patient care at the Atlanta VA Medical Center,” VA Press Secretary Terrence Hayes told a local news outlet. “Their removal is very unfortunate but patient safety is and must be our primary responsibility at VA.”

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Patient Safety Tests Patient Care Hospital 264

Electronic Health Reporter

JUNE 8, 2023

In the healthcare industry, disruption of network or application services impacts critical patient care. […] The article Healthcare Providers, Beware! By Rob Falbo, vice president of healthcare solutions, Imperva. In most industries, an IT service outage can lead to lost revenue.

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Patient Care 152

Forbes Healthcare

APRIL 10, 2024

Without a doubt the healthcare industry grapples with the best way to apply AI to deliver results and quality to patients, care providers, support staff, and all aspects of the industry.

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Patient Care 128

Medical Economics

AUGUST 5, 2024

New rules outline how websites must be accessible to patients with disabilities. Here’s how to comply while improving patient care.

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Patient Care 122

Athena Career Academy

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Healthcare is an ever-changing industry, with many professions working together to provide quality patient care. Among these healthcare professionals, medical assistants ensure the smooth functioning of medical practices, clinics, and healthcare facilities.

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Medical Assistant Medication Patient Care Scheduling 130

Scrubs

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

“They are on the front lines of patient care and core to our mission. In addition to the $800,000 compensation, the settlement included $96,000 in litigation expenses and just under $654,000 in legal fees. When asked for comment, a spokesperson for CHI Health said the company appreciates all the work the nurses do.

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Patient Care 246

Forbes Healthcare

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Staffing of physician practices has returned to pre-pandemic levels but doctors remain busier than ever, threatening access from long waits for patient care.

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Patient Care 119

Scrubs

APRIL 26, 2023

Government officials say they are worried about the strike impacting patient care and safety. “If the government succeeds in silencing members like you and convinces the court to stop part of our strike, then we’ll have no choice but to cut it short,” she said.

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Follow-Up Scheduling Patient Care 246

Scrubs

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

The technology aims to help nurses deliver direct bedside patient care with fewer distractions. The engineers started out by identifying which tasks pull nurses away from the bedside, such as getting equipment or making notes, to eliminate these potential distractions when they are interfacing with a patient.

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Scrubs

MARCH 30, 2023

Tens of thousands of nurses have spoken out, marched, and struck for safer patient care conditions over the last year, sounding a clarion call for action. “The bill’s introduction is a direct response to the escalating staffing crisis in hospitals across the country.

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Billing Hospital Huddles/Rounds Patient Safety 290

Medical Economics

JUNE 19, 2024

The right kind of ownership transition plan can mitigate challenges and ensure physician (and patient) retention and the best patient care.

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Medication Patient Care 111