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• Clinique Esquirol Saint Hilaire Streamlines Its Clinician And Patient Care Processes

  5/11/2011

  In France, the contrat de bon usage du médicament (CBUM) promotes the computerization of medical practices. By Motion Computing, Inc.
• The Case For Greater Consumer Centricity In Hospital Star Ratings

  6/25/2019

  Earlier this year, the CMS announced it was considering retiring the latent variable model it uses to assign its well-established hospital star ratings. The notice came as a surprise to many in the healthcare industry, considering CMS originally defended the star rating methodology nearly a year ago. But hospital executives have largely criticized its continued relevance in today’s healthcare landscape, which is slowly but surely moving toward a consumer-focused model. CMS is currently gathering feedback to decide whether or not permanent changes will be made to the star ratings system, but given how much has changed in the healthcare industry since the ratings were first established (and last revised), many of us in the healthcare industry say it’s time for a refresh.

• Using Data Analytics To Drive Improvement Throughout Healthcare

  4/27/2018

  Healthcare is one of the most expensive industries in the United States. For years, experts have tossed around potential cost-saving solutions, often involving the integration of technology into health facilities. Many of these solutions focus on the flashy topic of artificial intelligence. And while the potential cost savings with AI implementation are projected equate up to $150 billion annually in the health field, there are simple investments that are being overlooked that will not only help prepare health facilities for implementing AI down the road, but will provide results now. 

• Dedicated Recording Devices More Efficient For Dictation And Clinical Workflows

  10/24/2016

  Four out of five physicians use smartphones for patient care-related activities. Considering the ubiquity of smartphones in our culture, that finding is not very surprising. What is concerning is physicians who dictate may be using a voice recording application on their smartphone to capture patient care notes, content for letters, and other sensitive data to be later transcribed.

• Creating Roadmaps For Surgeons Using The Mac For Better Surgical Navigation

  11/24/2009

  A woman in her forties lies anesthetized on an operating table. The surgical team prepares her torso for surgery, and switches on an overhead projector. By Apple Computer Inc.
• The Benefits Of IT Convergence In Healthcare

  1/21/2011

  This article explores how network convergence can help hospitals reduce costs, while boosting patient care and service levels. By Rod Sampson, director of marketing, Belden