Reducing the Incidence of Uncontrolled Hypertension Through Self-Measured Blood Pressure Monitoring
Oklahoma ranks as one of the worst states with regard to hypertension-related mortality. The primary care setting is the perfect venue to examine strategies and employ best practices to reduce rates of hypertension and subsequent disability and death.
Physician Leader: Culture Critical to Achieving Health System Goals
Suzanne Wenderoth, MD, was recently promoted from senior vice president and chief clinical officer of Tower Health Medical Group to executive vice president, CEO of physician enterprise, and interim chief medical officer of Tower Health. The West Reading, Pennsylvania-based health system features seven hospitals and about 14,000 employees.
A Patient-First Approach
A patient-first approach allows physicians, specialty pharmacy, patients, and care coordinators to connect effortlessly, rather than operating independently. This higher level of care continuity strengthens communication, yields rich data for more informed decision-making, and improves the overall patient experience. What’s more, dedicated clinical teams are empowered to seamlessly eliminate treatment gaps for the patient.
Optimizing EHR Interoperability
In this evolving healthcare ecosystem, many now recognize the importance of effective interoperability of electronic health records (EHR) and the ability to improve patient care and safety, enhance patient-centeredness and communication, and advance programs related to education, timeliness, efficiency, and equity.
Cleveland Clinic’s Virtual Second Opinion Program Changes Medical Treatment
In the 18 months since Cleveland Clinic launched its virtual second opinion program, The Clinic, 72% of cases have resulted in changes to patient’s treatment plans, and 28% of the time there has been a change in diagnosis.
New Survey Reveals How Hospital Supply Chains Affect Nurses, Patient Safety, and Margins
The report, Nurses: The Secret Factor for Better Supply Chains, an annual market report issued by healthcare inventory provider Syft, highlights hospital supply chain challenges at the point-of-use and key areas that require improvement.
6 Innovations That Are Propelling Health Systems Into the Future
How are hospitals and health systems positioning their organizations for the future in a post-pandemic world? While there are countless ways innovation has accelerated the transformation of healthcare delivery over the past year, this article features six worth noting.
Advance Care Planning: A Quality and Patient Safety Must
A year living through a pandemic has made this issue even more abundant—older patients, and those with chronic conditions, have been among those most at risk for severe, life-threatening conditions, including those attached to COVID-19. And what happens when one of these patients is placed on a ventilator, unable to voice their wants in terms of treatment? To avoid these scenarios, the industry needs to ensure providers, caregivers, patients, and families are engaged in advance care planning discussions.
Outlook for Home-Based Primary Care Positive
HCCI is one of the country’s leading advocacy and education organizations for home-based primary care. Julie Sacks, MSW, was recently promoted from chief operating officer of HCCI to president and chief operating officer. Sacks joined HCCI in 2015 as vice president of operations and advancement.Previously, she was senior director of programs and services as well as director of the National Young Onset Center for the American Parkinson Disease Association.
PSQH Innovation Awards Winner: Jefferson Healthcare Revamped Infection Control Processes After COVID-19 Hit
A year ago, the COVID-19 pandemic first took hold in the U.S. in Washington state, which forced healthcare organizations there to spring into action against a virus that health experts knew very little about. One such organization, Jefferson Healthcare in Port Townsend, successfully managed to transform its processes and has been selected as the winner of the third annual PSQH Innovation Awards.