Improving Surgical Scalpels to Reduce Scarring and More
Hypertrophic scarring impacts 40% of patients after surgery and can lead to physical disfigurement, pain, psychological challenges, and more. A new type of surgical blade has the potential to significantly reduce hypertrophic scarring in post-surgical patients, according to a recent study.
The Exec: How to Excel in Physician Engagement
Physicians should have formal pathways to engage with a health system and contribute to decision-making, according to Karson. For example, there are two meetings every week at UMass Memorial Health with the 18 clinical department chairs.
SHEA Releases 10-Year Research Agenda Focusing on HAIs
To help combat this ongoing challenge, the Society of Healthcare Epidemiology of America has released a comprehensive 10-year research agenda aimed at reducing HAIs and improving outcomes for patients.
Key Considerations for Integrating AI-Driven Personalized Medicine and Early Detection in Clinical Settings
As clinicians know, identifying people at risk for chronic conditions early and helping patients understand and manage their conditions can promote longevity, reduce healthcare spending, and minimize emergency room visits and extraordinary treatments that can be both painful and costly.
To Integrate AI Into Clinical Care, Focus on Change Management
AI may truly be a transformative technology, but its integration into clinical care needs to be managed well before the technology is even introduced.
PSQH: The Podcast Episode 119 – Advancing Nursing Innovation Through Virtual Care
On episode 119 of PSQH: The Podcast, Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) VP Patricia McGaffigan and Dr. Marguerite Cunningham, Vice President and Chief Nursing Informatics Officer at Inova Health, talk about the IHI’s nurse-led pilot rapid cycle improvement program. This interview was recorded at the IHI Forum in Orlando.
‘We Need to Say That This Is a Crisis’: How CMOs Can Address Obesity
According to the journal article, which was published by The Lancet, nearly three-quarters of the U.S. population aged 25 and older were overweight or obese in 2021. “Without immediate action,” 80% of the adult U.S. population will be overweight or obese by 2050, the journal article’s co-authors wrote.
Treating Burns Faster to Reduce Patient Trauma
Every year, over 450,000 people in the U.S. suffer burns severe enough to need medical intervention. Treatment isn’t simple: beyond just the physical healing process, there is an emotional toll to burns that is lasting.
The Impact of Value-Based Care on Medicare: A Shift Toward Patient-Centered Outcomes
The healthcare landscape in the U.S. is undergoing a significant transformation, with value-based care at the forefront of this change. This approach focuses on improving patient outcomes while reducing costs, moving away from the traditional fee-for-service model.
How to Take a Comprehensive Approach to AI Governance
The health system is integrating AI tools into daily work to accelerate decision-making, simplify workflows, and reduce non-clinical task burdens. This includes internally generated innovations that leverage AI to enhance patient experience and reduce clinician burnout, according to Asmar.