By Matthew Resnick MD MPH – For many healthcare providers, performance measurement feels like a black box. What does the data measure? Is it accurate? And fundamentally, how should it be used? These questions are especially pressing for specialists, who often operate with little to no feedback once they leave the structured, feedback-rich environment of education and training.
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By Jim Sianis PharmD MBA – Sepsis remains one of the most complex and deadly conditions treated in emergency departments today. The SEP-1 bundle is a challenging measure for hospitals. The bundle mandates strict compliance with early resuscitation criteria based on limited and sometimes conflicting information about the patient.
By Divya Chander MD PhD – What is the most common, costly and deadly syndrome that is rarely discussed? Without question, it is delirium, and it affects up to 75% of intensive care unit (ICU) patients over the age of 65. Delirium is more than just temporary confusion, it’s actually a marker of the brain functionally breaking down.
By Jim Sianis PharmD MBA – As artificial intelligence and machine learning become more integrated into healthcare, their potential to improve early identification of sepsis patients offers tremendous promise. Selecting the right solution can be overwhelming for providers.
Sepsis is one of the leading causes of death in U.S. hospitals. This September, AHRQ is offering provider resources and data on the seriousness of sepsis during Sepsis Awareness Month.
By Ellie Gabel – Automation is changing how the health care industry makes medical devices. Machines and smart software are helping factories work faster with fewer mistakes and steadier quality. Intelligent systems are creating greater improvements in the manufacturing process, and demand for them is growing quickly.
September is Sepsis Awareness Month. Prenosis recently presented a webinar with the Sepsis Alliance Institute, examining how advanced biomarker analysis improves sepsis detection and diagnosis. The presentation highlighted the significance of Prenosis’ personalized approach to this critical condition.
By Paul Joiner – Homecare is undergoing rapid change as shifting demographics, new technologies, and evolving regulations reshape the industry. For home- and community-based services providers, these trends present both significant challenges and new opportunities to deliver care more effectively.
By Christie Teigland PhD – The CDC recently reported a nearly 30% decline in opioid-related deaths in 2024. It’s a promising milestone but it’s far from a full recovery. Our own research into opioid use disorder shows that the crisis is not over, as high hospitalization rates and persistent gaps in follow-up care continue to put patients at risk of potential overdose, and subsequently, death.