Optimum opioid usage is critical in improving health outcome levels in both adults and children. The largest pediatric hospital in the USA, the Nationwide Children’s Hospital reduced the number of opioid dosages for children being discharged from the hospital and going home. How did the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Decrease Opioid Dosages? The pediatric hospital was able [...]
Denver Health located in the heart of Colorado is a reputed health system offering care to patients since 1860. Denver Health offers primary, specialty, and acute care services. The health system knows that establishing strong and everlasting patient relationships is vital to enhance health outcomes and boost patient satisfaction scores. Understanding Customer Relationship Management (CRM) in [...]
Universal Health Services (UHS) is one of the US's largest healthcare services and hospital providers. The healthcare organization maintains and runs 27 acute care hospitals and 331 Behavioral Health inpatient facilities, all driven to provide quality care to its patients. UHS adds Oracle EMR Software to its Behavioral Health Facilities The acute care hospitals operated by [...]
Arthritis is a disease that affects approximately 24% of all adults in the US, with medical treatments for arthritis and lost earnings totaling nearly $303.5 billion. It can greatly affect those with it, as well as their families with great physical, financial, and even social implications involved. Rheumatologists are specialists in arthritis and other diseases related [...]
Rheumatology specialists are trained to effectively diagnose and treat arthritis, and other conditions and diseases related to bone, muscles, and joints, that have an inflammatory or autoimmune origin. July 2023 – Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month A month has been set aside to promote awareness of juvenile arthritis, a disorder that affects kids and teenagers. Every year, [...]
Connected care is a healthcare model that stresses seamless communication between various stakeholders involved. Specifically, connected care utilizes technology and software solutions to help connect healthcare providers, patients, pharmacies, nurses, and other relevant parties. The use of connected care technology enables patients and clinicians to communicate smoothly without any gaps. The Role of EMR Systems in [...]
Healthcare technology and digitization are creating new opportunities to help improve the patient and staff experience. Most of the hospitals and health systems in the US are deploying technology solutions to enhance the patient experience and streamline processes like patient scheduling, patient payments, and interactions with providers. Healthcare professionals should keep in mind that the patient [...]
In honor of Dry Eye Awareness Month, which takes place in July, we wish to raise awareness about the importance of eye health and how various technological solutions can improve overall eye care. Managing dry eye syndrome effectively can help reduce, discomfort, irritation, and blurry vision. If you are experiencing any symptoms please visit your ophthalmologist. [...]
Health Information Exchange (HIE) tools play a critical role in the healthcare sector. The robust tools help to facilitate the seamless exchange of PHI among authorized stakeholders involved in the patient care journey. Common HIE tools make way for care coordination, and patient safety and can even contribute to positive health outcomes. What are the HIE [...]
Post-acute care includes long-term hospitals, rehab facilities/centers, home health agencies, and skilled nursing facilities. Post-acute care is when patients receive care and close monitoring after an illness, surgery, or injury. The use of EMR Software in Post-acute settings To facilitate effective connected care caregivers in the post-acute setting have leveraged the robust technology of electronic health [...]
