... make plus the relentless pursuit of excellence and innovation that our technology teams strive for daily. I'm thankful for the people. Technology makes a profound impact on how we care for patients, but ...22 November 2023

... researchers found that 25% of U.S. health visits are conducted by a non-physician. During those visits, physicians and nurse practitioners agree that patients should be aware of who they are receiving ...22 November 2023

Northwell Health serves patients, employees and visitors beef short ribs, wild flounder filets, and bread from a critically acclaimed bakery. It serves everyone a reminder that deficiencies can become ...20 November 2023

... hospitals Magnet designations based on quality patient care and nursing excellence, and the recognition lasts four years until renewed. Currently, 10% of U.S. 6,129 hospitals hold a Magnet designation. ...20 November 2023

... is expanding pilots of new roles including patient technology technicians, virtual sitters, wound care technicians and others. One of the new positions, the patient technology technician, allows registered ...17 November 2023

... well-being support that's "always on," tailored to where and how people need it — whether in patient homes through virtual care, or within traditional healthcare facilities. — Chris Waugh, chief innovation ...16 November 2023

... AI, built from Epic Systems and Microsoft, to help physicians respond to patients' questions in online portals. These health systems are hoping the technology will be a game-changer for care teams.  "I' ...15 November 2023

... age, and described her subsequent devotion to studying and to her patients in the early days of her nursing career.  "I told you I would be there through the good and the bad, but you have taken my heart ...14 November 2023

... improves the patient and provider experience. Note: This list is not an endorsement of included leaders, hospitals, health systems, or associated healthcare providers. Leaders cannot pay for inclusion ...14 November 2023

The landscape of healthcare is continually evolving, with a growing emphasis on providing better outcomes for patients while controlling costs. Value-based care (VBC) is a departure from the traditional ...14 November 2023

... to retain top talent. "Such efforts increase employee engagement, reduce turnover and lead to safer, higher quality patient care," said Mr. Verinder. Gina Calder, president of Barnes Jewish St. Peters ...14 November 2023

... to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction. During an October Becker's Hospital Review webinar sponsored by Cardinal Health, two experts discussed the challenges of managing hair during surgical procedures. ...14 November 2023

... align opportunities for providers and payers to work together better, to benefit the payer's members and our patients. I think at the top of the list is to be able to leverage that, because that, from my ...13 November 2023

Brawley, Calif.-based Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District has tapped Christopher Bjornberg as CEO.  Mr. Bjornberg most recently served as CEO of Mayers Memorial Healthcare District in Fall River ...13 November 2023

... that clinicians (doctors and nurses) care for high risk patients. But hospital margins are thin. To optimize resources, non-clinical staff should be available to manage low risk care. Low risk postpartum ...13 November 2023

... improve the value of care we provide to our patients. It is the North Star in everything that we do. To that end, we are always looking for innovative ways to boost the quality of the care we provide while ...13 November 2023

... at CommonSpirit Health, the health system has seen a significant boost in patient satisfaction scores and nursing satisfaction scores.  Virtual nursing at CommonSpirit has also contributed to a reduction ...09 November 2023

... well-being and giving them the opportunity to focus on why they chose health care — patient care, not the administrative tasks that get in the way of doing what they do best. MemorialCare is investing ...08 November 2023

... eliminating pajama time and documentation rabbit holes that prevent physicians from practicing at the top of their license.  "If we could ease up on those and let them engage with their patients more, ...08 November 2023

Achieving the Quadruple Aim — improving population health, cost of care, patient experience and provider satisfaction — requires innovation. While there isn't a silver bullet, many health ...07 November 2023