By Ellie Gabel – The rapid digitization of healthcare has ushered in a new era of connectivity and efficiency, led by the rise of the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT). This vast network of connected medical devices — from infusion pumps and patient monitors to smart imaging systems — forms the digital backbone of modern hospitals and laboratories.
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By Gina Kidder – Minimizing length of stay while at the same time maintaining high-quality patient care is a persistent and complex challenge for health systems that affects care quality, patient throughput, financial performance, and staff workload.
By Zac Amos – Health care technology investments are often a double-edged sword. Innovations like artificial intelligence (AI) and automation may be the most obvious examples, but even something as seemingly innocuous as security cameras can be complicated.
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 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.