How Innovation Is Changing Length of Stay
New technologies like AI and concepts like remote patient monitoring and Hospital at Home are helping healthcare executives gain a better understanding of length of stay, and in turn they’re reducing costs and improving care management.
Prescribing Pullback: Telehealth Advocates Ask Trump to Withdraw DEA Proposal
Healthcare executives who have lobbied the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration to create a special registration for providers to prescribe controlled medications via telemedicine are now asking the Trump Administration to withdraw that proposed rule.
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.
PSQH: The Podcast Episode 121 – Documenting the Future of Patient Safety
On episode 121 of PSQH: The Podcast, Mike Eisenberg, Creative Director of Tall Tale Productions, talks about his new documentary The Pitch: Patient Safety’s Next Generation.
5 Years Later: What CMOs Learned from COVID-19
At NYU Langone Health, one of the lessons learned from the pandemic was the value of preparation, according to Fritz François, MD, executive vice president, vice dean, and chief of hospital operations at the health system.
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.
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.
Virtual Nursing Is Here, Whether You Like It or Not
Health systems made great strides toward implementing new technologies into workflows, including AI, robotics, and wearables. Perhaps the biggest leap forward was made in the realm of virtual care, especially in nursing.