Tech tools aid in providing true informed consent
Filed under: Communication, Healthcare Technology News, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Patient/Client Communication
It’s not uncommon for patients to be too scared or confused to fully understand the information their doctors are giving them regarding a planned procedure. Health care providers have new tools that help both parties. Read more
10 medical devices are potential time bombs
Filed under: Communication, Health care/Treatment trends, Healthcare Human Resources and Staffing News, Healthcare Technology News, Hospital Management, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Patient/Client Communication, Practice Management
As much as technology has helped advance medicine, it can have a harmful side, too. When broken or used improperly, devices meant to heal can harm — or even cause death.
New questions about EHRs’ effectiveness
Filed under: Communication, EMR & EHR - Electronic Health Records, Healthcare Human Resources and Staffing News, Healthcare Technology News, Hospital Management, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Practice Management
No doubt, many people are touting the value of moving toward EHRs. But for all that time, effort and money, how much of an effect do they really have on patient care? Read more
Special Report
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Pivotal care that drastically cuts emergency room overuse
Reducing costs is at the top of all health executives’ minds — more so now than ever before since hospitals are facing a possible 1% Medicare pay cut for high readmission rates starting in October. So where do you begin?
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Pivotal care that drastically cuts emergency room overuse