Using technology to support convenient access to care isn’t new—but there’s been a marked uptick in interest. Health system CEOs say telemedicine and AI will finally help make that vision a reality.
Experts in healthcare cost accounting say such methods should be activity-based and incorporate time-driven costing and automation.
When there is an inclusion imperative, caregivers have a sense of purpose and belonging. Add to that cultural competence and you have a well-formed ecosystem designed to serve all equally and with respect.
To enhance the effect of medication, cut the amount of opioids used in treatment and lower the chances a patient is admitted, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is experimenting with whether it can reduce patients’ sickle cell disease pain with virtual reality.
Escalating construction supply costs create yet another ball that hospital executives have to juggle as they manage their operations in a volatile financial environment.
Experts fear a “post-antibiotics” era has already begun as new product development lags while overuse of current treatments continues despite the growing threat of drug-resistant diseases.
Organizations making this year’s list of Best Places to Work in Healthcare stand out in their efforts to create an empowered and satisfied workforce.
