By Rodney Schutt – In acute care settings, where seconds can mean the difference between life and death, infusion-related errors remain among the most persistent and dangerous risks clinicians and patients face. These errors, from misidentifying lines to incorrect drug administration, are alarmingly common.
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By Mike Esworthy – Healthcare providers serving veterans face a growing paradox: While the VA has made tremendous strides in sharing health data through its interoperability initiatives, the financial and administrative challenges of VA claims processing remain largely unresolved.
From KFF Health News Network – Their latest podcast, What the Health, Members of Congress are back in Washington, and Republicans are facing hard decisions on how to reduce Medicaid spending, even as new polling shows that would be unpopular among their voters.
By Mat Buttrey – In today’s digital era, healthcare organizations handle vast amounts of Protected Health Information (PHI). But with more focus than ever on safeguarding patient data, one major compliance risk often flies under the radar: printing.
By Shannon Smith – With volatility in Medicaid reimbursement as well as both administrative and medical costs continuing to rise rapidly, health plans need to be as strategic as possible when it comes to allocating resources if they are to serve members well while remaining financially solvent.
By Mary Griskewicz – At first glance, the latest Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Request for Information is short, coming in at 3 pages. But don’t be fooled. It is asking some big, open-ended questions that could shape the future of the Medicare program for years to come.
By Ainsley Lawrence – Healthcare organizations face growing opportunities to use Internet of Things (IoT) technology to enhance patient care and operations. Success with these connected devices depends more on your underlying infrastructure than the devices themselves.
By Dr. Scott Schell – As cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated, proposed updates to federal healthcare cybersecurity standards have reignited debate across the industry. Introduced in December 2024, these regulations represent the first significant update to the HIPAA Security Rule, aiming to address the advent of AI, quantum computing, and virtual reality.
By Gil Bashe – Tom Lawry’s latest work is not just another entry in the crowded shelf of health reform manifestos. It’s a departure — a soulful, purposeful, and powerfully personal invitation for Americans to reclaim their role in shaping a sustainable, people-centered health system.