-
4 reasons to use two-way text messaging with your patients
Today’s consumers are accustomed to having easy transactions at their fingertips, from making a restaurant reservation online to checking in to a flight from their couch at home. -
The medical yellow pages: How a startup is creating a mega-healthcare-directory
A new startup has scraped public and private data to compile a directory of 10 million physicians worldwide, Forbes reported Nov. 16. -
Rising violence against healthcare workers troubles health systems
As violence against healthcare workers continues to rise, more hospitals are addressing ways to ensure their staff feel safe in the workplace. -
Some companies are fighting burnout with a 4-day workweek
Some companies are turning to the four-day workweek to combat burnout in employees and entice prospective employees to join, CNBC reported Nov. 15. The tactic may not be well-suited to the healthcare industry, though. -
Pregnant cannabis users turn to 'budtenders' for advice
Pregnant women are using marijuana more often and are turning to their dispensaries for medical advice instead of healthcare professionals. A new study looked at healthcare workers and legal cannabis dealers' perceptions of the risks and benefits of cannabis use during pregnancy, published Nov. 15. -
Hybrid working challenges employers
Companies are struggling to balance in-person and remote work, with some claiming a combination of both is harder than either, The New York Times reported Nov. 16. -
How health systems in 95 countries are preparing for climate change
It will become increasingly important for health systems to prepare for the effects of climate change and assess their own contributions to the issues. A Nov. 8 World Health Organization report reveals that nations are beginning to look into these problems. -
Boston Medical Center initiative aims to spot, tackle racial equity gaps
Boston Medical Center has launched a new plan to eliminate health equity gaps in healthcare, the organization announced Nov. 16. -
Viewpoint: What the AMA's health equity language guide got wrong
The recent American Medical Association and Association of American Medical Colleges language equity guide strays too far into the political, Conor Friedersdorf argued in The Atlantic Nov. 13 -
How medical malls could become hospitals of the future
Trends in patient expectations and public health needs could make medical malls the hospitals of the near future, according to a Nov. 16 Harvard Business Review report. -
JPMorgan's health venture building out leadership team
JPMorgan Chase's healthcare company, Morgan Health, is hiring for several new roles, according to the company's career page. -
Implementing a vaccination mandate: A playbook from 8 hospitals, health systems
Hospitals and health systems across the U.S. began announcing COVID-19 vaccination mandates in March, and the American Hospital Association estimated 42 percent of hospitals had announced a mandate as of Nov. 11. A new CMS Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination Interim Final Rule requires vaccination for all eligible staff at healthcare facilities participating in Medicare and Medicaid programs. -
Women more likely to say they can't afford to complete college
A new Pew Research Center study published Nov. 8 has found that the reasons for not attending college differ between men and women. -
The market threatens 4% rule, a popular retirement strategy
As market pressures threaten lower returns on investments, experts are making changes to a popular retirement financial strategy, The Wall Street Journal reported Nov. 12. -
Climate change is a health issue, too: A breakdown of how climate affects health
As the United Nations climate change conference, COP26, wraps up Nov. 12, physicians and scientists are sounding the alarm about the costly and deadly effect climate change has on health. -
Merck creates interactive Minecraft world to engage young people in STEM
Merck has taken a new approach to science-based learning by creating a new world within the popular video game Minecraft. -
The new workplace etiquette: 5 notes on going back to the office
The pandemic upended norms for socializing in the office. Employees vary in their level of anxiety and comfort about being back in a work environment, so it is important to respect their wishes, The Wall Street Journal reported Nov. 8. -
5 real estate considerations for physicians nearing retirement
When retirement looms for physicians, it may be time to consider a reexamination of real estate holdings, depending on the circumstances, the American Medical Association reported Nov. 10. -
A winning clinical research partnership: Real-world imaging data and industry expertise
By using real-world imaging data, clinical research teams expect to develop more targeted healthcare solutions faster and more cost effectively. The key to success is working with experts who know how to use real-world data most effectively. During an October webinar hosted by Becker's Hospital Review and sponsored by OneMedNet, four experts from different parts of the healthcare ecosystem discussed the advantages of real-life imaging data, how to ensure quality and compliance, and the need for stakeholders to work together. -
VA shies away from more cannabis research
As many veterans continue to self-medicate using cannabis to ease post-traumatic stress disorder and other war-induced health problems, the Department of Veterans Affairs has discontinued its research into the drug, Politico reported Nov. 8.
Page 38 of 50