... reducing the odds that the physician being sued is a woman. For example, fewer than 6 percent of orthopedic surgeons were women in 2022. Female physicians tend to have fewer patient encounters than ...31 May 2023

... outcomes: 6 report findings The U.S. spends two to four times as much on healthcare as most other high-income countries, but the health outcomes lag behind, a new Commonwealth Fund study found. 5 patient ...31 May 2023

No-shows not only lead to the loss of anticipated revenue, they pose risk to the quality of healthcare service and patient outcomes. Patients who fail to show up for their appointments often require more ...30 May 2023

As hospitals and health systems confront staffing challenges and respond to patients' desire for more streamlined, often tech-based healthcare experiences, many organizations are increasing self-service ...26 May 2023

... professional shortage areas and the exodus of nursing home workers that is forcing facilities to limit new patient admissions. The labor shortage will continue to test the healthcare industry and hospitals ...25 May 2023

In the ever-evolving world of healthcare, digital transformation has become a necessity rather than a luxury. Electronic Health Records (EHR) have revolutionized how patient information is stored and ...25 May 2023

... Not only does this raise patient safety concerns, but turnover is very expensive. Every bedside nurse who is lost costs a hospital $52,350. When nearly 30% of RNs and LPNs said that making a difference ...25 May 2023

UNC Health CIO Brent Lamm told Becker's that the health system is looking to reduce physicians' pajama time — time spent on answering patient messages within its My UNC Chart — with Epic and Microsoft' ...24 May 2023

Patients' heightened expectations for convenience and fast responses have spurred healthcare organizations to level up their contact centers, and move away from antiquated "call centers" that ...23 May 2023

... that huddles must be more than just data reporting mechanisms. New huddle models should save time, reduce costs, and improve patient care. The key to this shift is a reorientation towards action - creating ...25 May 2023

... major player in the EHR market. Their EHR system is widely implemented across various healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, and ambulatory care facilities. Cerner focuses on enhancing patient ...22 May 2023

... introduced in 2021 to modify and extend "certain payment adjustments for rural hospitals under Medicare's inpatient prospective payment system." If passed, the AHA said it would provide "greater financial ...19 May 2023

... care providers and OB-GYNs were asked to recommend leading maternity hospitals; medical key performance indicator data relevant to maternity care; and patient satisfaction data. More information about ...19 May 2023

... care and remote patient monitoring for chronic disease management, said it plans to use the investment to expand nationally to develop new clinical use cases. "Health systems have reached a turning point ...18 May 2023

... requests, leading to delays and dissatisfaction from both patients and physicians. As a result, payers are beginning to reduce the number of prior authorizations and shift towards rewarding providers with ...18 May 2023

Introduction Administrative burden is a major cause of clinician burnout, which in turn can lead to low employee satisfaction and have a negative impact on patient safety. The good news: Effective ...17 May 2023

... Inpatient Flow. Dickerson has worked with hundreds of health systems to improve their inpatient staffing and scheduling strategies. Now an expert in applying AI solutions in practical ways, he helps ...16 May 2023

... Adams is directly responsible for the successful operations of three hospitals across Connecticut. Ms. Adams oversees Danbury, New Milford, and Sharon Hospitals, serving over 108,000 patients across the ...16 May 2023

... such as spinal surgery and joint replacements. To ensure high patient satisfaction and reduce hospital readmissions after such procedures, effective pain management is essential. Becker's Healthcare recently ...15 May 2023

...  Question: How is your organization breaking down data silos to improve patient care?   Tina Esposito. System vice president and chief health information officer at Advocate Health (Charlotte, N.C.): ...15 May 2023