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.
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By Natalie Krebs – The pandemic was difficult for health workers. Many endured long hours, and the stresses on the nation’s health care system prompted more workers than usual to quit or retire.
By Gil Bashe – In today’s data-driven world of medicine, we often equate better care with better technology and better outcomes with advanced diagnostics. And yet, one truth remains: the most powerful force in healing is not found in a test result but in the presence of another human being who truly sees you.
By Tim Hanners – Costs are up and Reimbursements are down. Improving surgical services efficiency is no longer a choice, it is mandatory for Healthcare providers. We have put together six practical ways you can do just that.
By Tim Hanners – In 2024, several key trends emerged in the healthcare sector that impacted operating room (OR) efficiency and costs, driven by advancements in technology, shifts in healthcare policy, and evolving patient needs.
By Jackie Fortier – Hospitals around the country are conserving critical intravenous fluid supplies to cope with a shortage that may last months. Some hospital administrators say they are changing how they think about IV fluid hydration altogether.
By Phil Galewitz – Facing an ultracompetitive market in one of the nation’s fastest-growing cities, UF Health is trying a new way to attract patients: a combination emergency room and urgent care center.
By Suzie Sfarra – Serving the twin goals of improving customer experience through convenience and reducing manual labor through automation, it’s been a central element of many digital transformations.
By David R. Burda – Better check the byline on this blog post. It’s about patient safety improving at hospitals. Yes, I’m the author. I also try not to be a hypocrite. If I write about patient safety dropping hospitals, like I did in this monthly column, “Dead Patient Walking,” then I feel compelled to write about it when it gets better…