HOSPITAL REPORT Want Effective Training on Ransomware? Have `Men in Black’ Attack Aliens September 1, 2016 Joy Daughtery Dickinson No Comments Training on ransomware includes dressing up like “Men in Black” characters and attacking “aliens” trying to invade computers.Read More
Ride-hailing Services Can Help Patients with Limited Transportation Options August 24, 2016 Jill Drachenberg Health systems are partnering with ride-hailing services to help patients get to the doctor.Read More
HOSPITAL REPORT The Holy Grail: Improve Outcomes and Reduce Costs With Low-Risk Pregnancies August 22, 2016 Joy Daughtery Dickinson No Comments Performing fewer prenatal visits for women with low-risk pregnancies reduces the burden on patients and saves resources.Read More
CMS: Reports of Marketplace Insurance Unrest Have Been Greatly Exaggerated August 12, 2016 Jill Drachenberg A new report from CMS indicates that risk pools are strong in the state insurance exchanges.Read More
HOSPITAL REPORT Medical Services While You Shop? Coming to a Mall Near You August 4, 2016 Joy Daughtery Dickinson Want a movie with your mammogram? Dinner with your dialysis? Cookies after your colonoscopy?Read More
Amid Protests from Hospitals, CMS Releases Overall Star Ratings July 28, 2016 Jill Drachenberg The overall quality star ratings are meant to help make informed healthcare decisions -- but are they accurate?Read More
Addiction Moves From Criminal to Public Health Issue in New Opioid Treatment Bill July 14, 2016 Jill Drachenberg The Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act is a first step in reducing the criminal stigma of opioid addiction.Read More
HOSPITAL REPORT Music Connects Alzheimer’s Patients to Their Pasts, Reduces Meds July 11, 2016 Joy Daughtery Dickinson No Comments To keep Alzheimer’s patients engaged without agitating them, the answer might be quite simple: Music. Read More
Political Games Leave State Health Agencies in a Zika Preparedness Lurch July 1, 2016 Jill Drachenberg Congress is heading into recess without a Zika funding bill, leaving many high-risk states high and dry.Read More
HOSPITAL REPORT Psychiatrist Not Available? Use Tool to Prevent Inpatient Suicide June 28, 2016 Joy Daughtery Dickinson A risk assessment tool takes less than one minute and can be used on a tablet.Read More