Category: Cost & Quality

Expanding the Use of Telemental Health

By: Vyshnavi Manda
Date: August 21, 2019
Category: Cost & Quality
Filed under: care access, mental health, telebehavioral health, Telehealth, Telemedicine, telemental health

An increase in the use of telemedicine can be witnessed across the country, with a growing number of physicians getting involved in these services. According to a recent study on physician interest in telemedicine—which was published by Doximity—physicians reporting telemedicine as a skill they currently possess has almost doubled within a span of three years. […]

ICYMI: New England Journal of Medicine’s 2019 Guideline Watch Summary

By: Bob Modlinski
Date: July 31, 2019
Category: Cost & Quality
Filed under: Cardiovascular Disease, Clinical Guidelines, Flu Vaccine, Perinatal Depression, Protocols

Last month, the New England Journal of Medicine Journal Watch issued this year’s installment of their Guideline Watch, a collection of 13 clinical guidelines published within the last six months that hospitals and health systems should be most aware of. Their staff of clinician-editors review the latest medical journals and decide which guidelines will have […]

Simulation Training – The Next Step In Healthcare Education

By: Vyshnavi Manda
Date: July 16, 2019
Category: Cost & Quality
Filed under: Healthcare Education, patient education, Simulation Training, Staff Education

With healthcare providers routinely facing challenges that demand efficient and skillful responses, providing experiential, hands-on training is imperative to ensure that they are properly prepared. A strategy for achieving this purpose—that organizations are increasingly looking at in recent times—is the use of simulation training. Adopting simulation in educational modules helps staff better handle various medical […]

Vaccinations for Healthcare Providers: Necessary or Not?

By: Nithu Mariya Johnson
Date: June 19, 2019
Category: Cost & Quality
Filed under: Flu, Imunizations, Measles, Providers, Vaccinations

Given the fact that we are in the midst of the largest measles outbreak in the United States in nearly 20 years, the importance of receiving the proper vaccination—for both the general public and healthcare providers—to help limit this outbreak is paramount. Additionally, with flu season approaching, the risk of catching and spreading this infectious […]

Let’s Go Green: How Hospitals Can Cut Costs and Save the Environment

By: Bob Modlinski
Date: June 6, 2019
Category: Cost & Quality
Filed under: Climate Change, Energy Consumption, Envrionmental Safety, Going Green, Pollution

As it certainly should be, providing the best care quality possible to patients is paramount in healthcare. In essence, keeping patients safe and providing them with ample care and opportunities to improve their health is why hospitals and health systems exist. Not only is staff labor necessary to make this happen, but also many different […]

Proven Methods to Improve Door-to-Needle Times for Stroke Patients

By: Kshipra K
Date: May 23, 2019
Category: Cost & Quality
Filed under: Door-to-Needle, FAST, Stroke, Target: Stroke, TPA

Accounting for about 133,000 deaths per year, stroke ranks fifth among all causes of death in the United States, according to the American Heart Association. This life-threatening condition occurs irrespective of age and can lead to serious long-term disabilities. With May being recognized as National Stroke Awareness month, it serves as a reminder to hospitals […]

Becker’s Hospital Review Conference: Four Key Takeaways

By: Ida Habibi
Date: May 14, 2019
Category: Cost & Quality
Filed under: Burnout, Digital Health, Health IT, Health technology, Telehealth

Earlier this month, healthcare leaders from around the country gathered to participate in the 2nd Annual Becker’s Hospital Review Health IT, Clinical Leadership, and Pharmacy conference in Chicago. Over 170 speakers led sessions and discussed topics spanning from telehealth and AI to population health, burnout, and more. As an attendee representing HBI, I walked away […]

How to Strengthen Your Palliative Care Program & Reduce Related Costs

By: Nithu Mariya Johnson
Date: April 30, 2019
Category: Cost & Quality
Filed under: Certification, palliative care, reimbursement, Revenue, The Joint Commission

In the traditional healthcare model, preventive or curative treatment is emphasized initially, and comfort care only follows when those measures are no longer appropriate. However, palliative care is now being introduced much earlier in the process and is seen as a supplement to curative treatment, as research has underscored the many benefits of utilizing these […]

Spotlight on Alcohol Awareness Month

By: Ida Habibi
Date: April 15, 2019
Category: Cost & Quality
Filed under: alcohol awareness month, alcoholism, recovery, substance abuse

April 2019 marks the 32nd annual Alcohol Awareness Month, which was established by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence in 1987. Each year, the observance carries a different theme, yet the purpose remains the same: to address alcoholism, raise public awareness of the illness, and educate individuals regarding prevention and treatment options. This […]