3 Major Questions CIOs Should Ask Before Selecting a Secure Messaging Solution

nikkimanuel 04 14, 2023

In the healthcare industry, secure messaging solutions are more than just a buzzword, they are a necessary measure to ensure the safety of patient information. With the rise of mobile devices being used by healthcare professionals, many healthcare CIOs are...

melody 04 06, 2023

Get ready – the 2023 HIMSS23 Global Health Conference & Exhibition  is rapidly approaching! This year’s event will be held in Chicago between April 17-21. It will feature the industry’s top thought leaders, disruptors, and changemakers representing every sector across the...

cheryl 03 31, 2023

Despite the pandemic's effects beginning to wane for some, nurses in America are still feeling its effects. The healthcare industry faced nursing staffing shortages even before the pandemic. Since then, burnout, exhaustion, fatigue, and declining mental health have become increasingly...

nikkimanuel 03 30, 2023

The average hospital emergency department (ED) patient in the US waits more than 90 minutes to be taken to their room and nearly 120 minutes to be discharged from the ED. What’s more troubling is that this does not capture...

cheryl 03 22, 2023

The nursing profession is experiencing significant staffing shortages, leaving many chief nursing officers (CNOs) to navigate the challenge of providing quality patient care with smaller teams and limited resources. This has become the leading factor in work-related burnout and turnover....

chris-lowder 03 13, 2023

Patient transfer workflows are one of the most challenging clinical workflows healthcare providers face – due to the number of clinicians involved and fragmented communication. Many healthcare organizations use a combination of pagers, faxes, and phone calls to coordinate patient...

tyler-peterson 02 28, 2023

Skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) are essential for providing long-term care and support for patients with complex health needs. However, despite the critical role they play, SNFs can face communication challenges that impact patient and family satisfaction. According to a study...

chrisvacca 02 27, 2023

Electronic Health Records (EHRs) have become the primary source of patient data in the healthcare system, but they were not designed to facilitate efficient communication between healthcare professionals. Although EHRs are instrumental in maintaining patient records and billing purposes, they...

chris-lowder 02 24, 2023

Delivering high-quality patient care and fostering strong patient relationships are undoubtedly top priorities for physician groups. However, providing exceptional care requires more than just treating symptoms or administering medication. The World Health Organization notes that patient engagement is integral to...

ryanbush 02 22, 2023

The healthcare industry is constantly evolving, with new technologies and innovations being introduced to improve patient outcomes and experiences. However, despite these advancements, the issue of avoidable days remains a significant challenge for hospitals. Avoidable days in healthcare refer to...