Will O'Connor M.D., CMIO at TigerConnect

Key Takeaways: 85% reported that critical value notification by secure text messaging has increased their efficiency 95% reported that critical value notification is more effective than a pager-phone-call based system 83% of providers reported that they were able to provide...

Peter did not manage his health. He ate poorly, smoked regularly, exercised rarely, and saw his doctor once every five years. The result? In his late 50s, Peter experienced multiple chronic conditions and was a regular at the local ER....

Another page comes across the overhead speakers on your floor. You listen diligently to discover the request is for a Code Blue… not your team. Although none of the day's pages have been directed at you, it's critical that you're...

In a study involving more than 3,400 physicians, 61 percent believe EHRs have a negative impact on efficiency, productivity, and workflow. Stating the obvious, that is NOT good news. In fact, improving efficiency, productivity, and workflow are among the stated...

With the rapid and devastating spread of COVID-19, one thing is for sure: the age of telehealth is here and it’s not going away. While the Department of Health & Human Services moves swiftly to establish broader guidelines around this...

In addition to advances in medical equipment and medicine, another technological advancement is changing healthcare: Automation. We all want greater efficiency and effectiveness in healthcare. We all want to use the most advanced systems and strategies available. And we all...

With 2020 now in full swing, this new year promises abundant advancements across a broad swath of Healthcare technology. One major healthcare IT trend emerging in 2020 involves technologies that help clinical staff instantly and easily engage patients at key...

Nor do we want to make mistakes. Because when we make a mistake, it affects someone’s health. The worst mistake can take a life. Unfortunately, many patient care settings have evolved into inefficient operational systems that cause clinicians to waste...

Streamlining the discharge process presents upsides for hospitals as well as for patients as they move from an acute care environment to a skilled nursing facility (SNF), long term care, or even community-based care. Quality hospital discharge procedures can improve...

Continuity of care hasn’t always been an issue for hospitals. It’s a fairly recent challenge, caused by increased specialization among healthcare professionals, a growing (and rapidly aging) population, and a variety of other healthcare trends. Thankfully, there are modern solutions...