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1. Patient Matching: Challenge Accepted 1/4/2019

   Patient misidentification in healthcare is costly to the system and puts patient safety at risk. Records linking and identifier solutions tackle this complicated problem with remarkable results.

2. False Alarms Have Real Consequences In Hospitals 10/23/2017

   As we go through our days, we are surrounded by a variety of alerts: clocks alarm in the morning, microwaves ding at lunch and dinner, smartphone reminders chirp throughout the day, and sounds of text messages are often in between. By Todd Plesko, Vice President of Product Strategy, Vocera Communications, Inc.

3. The Blind Spot In Healthcare: Diagnostic Errors And The Call For Collaboration 10/27/2015

   A new report from the Institute of Medicine (IoM) examines ways to reduce diagnostic imaging errors to provide better patient care — and collaboration plays a central role. By Karen Holzberger, VP and GM Diagnostics, Nuance

4. Putting Patients First 9/6/2017

   I once heard someone say, “If healthcare were treated like any other service industry, it would be out of business within a week.” By Dr. Tom Schwieterman, vice president, Clinical Affairs and CMO, Midmark Corporation

5. Improve Patient Safety With A Quality Wristband Solution 12/9/2010
   Patient wristband quality and consistency depend heavily on the print technology, printer model and wristband material used. By Intermec, Inc.
6. Don't Undervalue Your Services: Why Billing For Assessment And Management Time Matters 10/9/2019

   When it comes to securing proper payment for medical services, most providers do all they can to increase their effectiveness. Double-checking insurance eligibility, using quality billing software and documentation technology, and coding claims with precision can help practices get the highest reimbursement for their services. However, some providers are still leaving money on the table.

7. Physician Burnout Is Only The Symptom Of The Condition 9/9/2019

   We’ve all heard the discussions surrounding physician burnout. Demanding schedules, stressful situations, lack of time to connect with patients, and lack of sleep are just a few factors that can lead to emotional exhaustion and sap motivation for physicians and other healthcare workers. Recent research also shows that physician burnout doubled the odds of involvement in patient safety incidents.

8. The Significance Of A Software Testing Tool In The Healthcare Industry 3/18/2019

   A software testing tool plays an important role in enhancing the quality of any software. With the constant evolution in technology, the healthcare industry is rapidly moving in the direction of technological advancement. We can see all sorts of healthcare apps that patients or attendees can download on their smartphones and get updated with health reports and doctor’s prescription.

9. Satisfaction Savvy: How Providers Can Enhance Patient Experiences And Achieve Financial Success 9/8/2017

   “The customer is always right” is a popular adage in service industries. But what about in healthcare, who knows more about what healthcare consumers need – patients themselves or their providers? The concept of patient satisfaction is something a lot of healthcare providers struggle with. By Allison Hart

10. HIT Success Extends Well Beyond The Implementation Stage 9/20/2019

    Walk into virtually any hospital or ASC and you’re almost guaranteed to see stacks of papers and binders of information somewhere. For most people this sight may appear to be simply “business as usual.” However, to the discerning eye, they are red flags.