Over-screening and wellness apps: Why raw health data doesn’t always support effective healthcare
Knowledge is power, but it’s important to distinguish information and raw data from actionable insights. Especially in healthcare, an abundance of data and information without the knowledge to filter and decipher it can lead to misunderstanding, anxiety, and even harm.
How can a hospital improve the inpatient experience? Start with a map.
Hospitals are many things: necessary, lifesaving, impressively complex. Yet they are rarely described as “navigable.” If you’re a patient, the modern inpatient experience often begins with confusion and ends with frustration, with not a lot of clarity in between. You arrive sick, get assigned a room, meet more strangers than you can remember, and are […]
Patient care continuity: Safeguarding Epic EHR access during disruptions
This article was originally published on Becker’s Healthcare.
Because the doctor said so: How bureaucracy hijacked the exam room
Some patients come to see their doctor for a check-up. Some for help with a medical mystery. And some just need a letter.
EHR optimization for CMS TEAM: Overcoming challenges and driving success
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM) presents healthcare organizations with sophisticated quality measures that require a strategic approach to electronic health record (EHR) utilization. By leveraging the EHR infrastructure effectively, organizations can enhance data integration, streamline workflows, and drive performance improvements.
Why we must empower Canadian doctors to learn about new healthcare technologies
Let’s face it: most of us are tethered to our devices, literally always connected via Apple Watches, Fitbits, and other wearable technology. Although there are downsides to being tied to technology, devices that collect health-related information have potential to be useful for monitoring a person’s health and coordinating care with their provider.
Top benefits of Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI)
As the healthcare industry navigates new and existing challenges, Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) has become more essential than ever. By helping hospitals and health systems manage the complexities of value-based care, including operational efficiency and financial sustainability, CDI serves as a strategic enabler of success. Below are some key benefits of CDI that make it […]
Maximise your EPR investment: The power of benefits realisation
Electronic health records (EPRs) reshape healthcare, promising enhanced patient care, streamlined operations, and data-driven innovation. Yet, studies show up to 70% of digital health projects fail to deliver expected value due to inadequate planning.
The question every health system leader should be asking when it comes to cybersecurity
Hospitals are well-versed in disaster preparedness. Fire drills? Check. Emergency generator tests? Of course. Surge plans for flu season or COVID-19 spikes? Built into the playbook. But there’s one type of disaster that still gets treated as someone else’s problem – the province of the CIO or the security consultant – rather than what it […]
Addressing cybersecurity challenges in rural healthcare
This article, by Frank Cutitta, was originally published on Digital Health Insights.