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The Next 4 Years Could Be Interesting for Digital Health Policy
At a time when the nation is divided and combative, can digital health bridge that gap and bring both sides together? And could this help healthcare leaders plot a path forward for new ideas like AI, Hospital at Home, and wearables?
Taking Stock of the Healthcare Skill Gap—and How to Bridge It
According to a study by GlobalData, 43% of healthcare professionals believe one of the primary challenges in the industry is a lack of specialized skills. Healthcare needs these new skills more than ever, with the emergence of new technology, such as AI, as a means to support care.
New Study Questions Lack of Rural Hospital at Home Programs
A new study of the Hospital at Home strategy questions whether it can stand up in rural areas and small hospitals, key markets for the innovative program’s growth and sustainability. In a December 23 study posted in JAMA, researchers from UCLA and the University of Pennsylvania say almost all of the healthcare organizations participating in the CMS Acute Hospital Care at Home program are large, urban, not-for-profit and academic hospitals.
How CNOs Can Help Nurse Managers in 2025
According to the Trends and Innovations Nurse Manager Retention report that was released by the American Organization of Nursing Leadership and Laudio in the fall of 2024, nurse manager retention is key to building a sustainable and high-performing healthcare setting.
PSQH: The Podcast Episode 120 – Improving Quality with Care Operating Systems
On episode 120 of PSQH: The Podcast, Josh Clark, RN, MHA, Vice President of Quality and Safety Operating Systems at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, talks about the concept of care operating systems. This interview was recorded at the IHI Forum in Orlando.
Where Burnout Rates Are Trending Among Healthcare Professions
To improve employee retention, it remains vital that hospital and health system CEOs focus on reducing burnout. Fortunately for organizations, fewer healthcare workers reported feeling burned out in 2023 compared to 2022, according to the 2023-2024 State of Well-Being Report.
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.
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.
Can Congress Be Convinced to Take Telehealth Seriously?
The 100-page bill—which originally clocked in at 1,500 pages before it was pared down to make the grade—includes extensions of key telehealth waivers and a continuance for the CMS Acute Hospital Care at Home program.