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White House launches site to reduce health impacts of extreme heat
The Biden administration has unveiled a new website, heat.org, aimed at preventing the negative health effects of extreme heat, NBC News reported July 26. -
What providers keep getting wrong about benchmarking — and how to fix it
Since the industry's inception, healthcare providers have relied on benchmarking to try and understand their organization's position relative to others across various markets. -
Dollar General names execs as healthcare advisers
Dollar General has appointed four executives to its newly established healthcare advisory panel to guide the store in increasing its healthcare offerings. -
Ensemble achieves HITRUST risk-based, 2-year certification to further mitigate risk in third-party privacy, security, and compliance
HITRUST Risk-based, 2-year Certification validates Ensemble’s committed to meeting key regulations and protecting sensitive information. -
How the best hospitals use social media to boost consumer engagement — and how you can too
Having a social media presence is equivalent to existing in healthcare today. Although social media may seem overwhelming, many affordable, specialized opportunities are waiting for both larger and smaller hospitals. -
The "pit crew" approach 35 hospitals are using to maximize OR performance
The operating room (OR) is among the most important departments in a hospital and often the largest profit center. It is also one of the most complex areas, with multiple moving parts. -
How integrated solutions smash silos and usher in a new era in health care — 5 Qs with 3M's Michael Bee
When it comes to health care data, it isn’t simply a matter of collecting more. For data to make a difference, it must be put into context. Unfortunately, today's health IT environment is largely composed of standalone systems that require interfaces to communicate. Interoperability challenges between these systems can lead to inefficient processes and communication gaps that can affect quality and financial outcomes. -
Insights and innovation from the evolving role of the CFO
Surgical advancements are driving hospitals and health systems to innovate their surgical service lines in order to stay competitive, attract physicians and patients and drive revenue. -
Hospital-employed physician owners in ambulatory surgery joint ventures
“Should we offer our employed surgeons an ownership position in the freestanding ASC joint venture we are developing?” -
3 strategies to improve physician wellbeing, care quality
When physician well being is a priority, patient care is poised to increase. Making sure physicians know their strengths, feel supported and identifying potential systemic changes can all help improve physician wellbeing and thus care, the Harvard Business Review reported July 18. -
AI’s promise for medical imaging and early detection of chronic conditions
Patient care still lies in the hands of healthcare practitioners, but now via AI solutions, they can be empowered to fight the growing burden of chronic conditions, more easily act on incidental findings, and most importantly, improve patient outcomes.Americans struggle with chronic disease, with six out of 10 living with a chronic disease, and four out of 10 living with two or more. -
RWJBarnabas Health launches program to support local businesses
West Orange, N.J.-based RWJBarnabas launched BuyLocal, an online platform that aims to make it easier for local businesses to work with the health system, according to a July 11 press release shared with Becker's. -
Why leading health systems are focused on high-acuity healthcare at home and an innovative approach for delivering it
A number of forces are driving the trend toward healthcare at home, from consumer preferences to market realities and workforce patterns. Moving care into the home can be a triple threat: decompressing acute facilities, alleviating our burnt out healthcare workforce and preserving acute care margins. -
How Dignity Mercy General Hospital achieved robotics service line excellence — 5 takeaways
For years, the potential of minimally invasive robotic-assisted surgery has been reflected in the headlines. -
Illinois health organizations join fight against violent crime
OSF HealthCare, Carle Health and Christie Clinic are healthcare organizations partnering with the University of Illinois Urbana - Champaign to fight violent crime in the Champaign region. -
Healthcare supply chain professionals offer four best practices for smooth leadership transitions
We are living through the "Great Reshuffling" in organizations, and hospital supply chain teams are no exception. Managing through change is top of mind for healthcare supply chain leaders. -
Private sector vaccine mandates proved a successful strategy
Despite being controversial, vaccine mandates in the private sphere proved a successful strategy in the U.S. for increasing vaccination rates and reducing health disparities, Nature reported July 6. -
Personalized and frictionless payment solutions add up to greater patient satisfaction, while enhancing the bottom line
Personalizing customer service encounters with intelligence and technology is common in industries like financial services and automotive. -
Cleveland Clinic adds direct-to-employer programs
Twelve years into offering direct-to-employer products, Cleveland Clinic is adding two specialties to its centers of excellence: musculoskeletal and bariatric care. -
HHS to use $155M to boost health workforce training
HHS will distribute $155 million for primary care or dental teaching health centers.
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