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Innovation in Healthcare: 5 Examples of AI-Driven Breakthroughs

The healthcare industry is in trouble. Costs are skyrocketing, there are more old people than ever, and diseases are getting trickier to treat. Patients are paying more for care, ...
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How to Identify Gaps in Healthcare and Close Them Effectively

Why do experts worldwide invest time and money in research? To discover evidence that supports treatment. From their findings, policymakers create guidelines that inspire ...
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4 Reasons Why Quality Improvement Is Important in Healthcare

Hospitals worldwide struggle with long wait times and medical errors. The results? Patients suffer needlessly, and costs soar. Providers also burn out while working inefficiently. ...
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4 Strategies for Improving Patient Satisfaction Scores

Disappointing satisfaction scores can be a thorn in the side of any hospital. Let's be honest: Negative experiences travel faster than positive ones. In today's digital age, a ...
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3 Vital Approaches for Medical Error Reduction and Prevention

The impact of medical errors is staggering. Studies show they impact as many as 251,000 deaths annually and incur billions in healthcare spending. [1] These lapses in judgment can ...
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Impact of Health Information Technology on Patient Safety

I was recently part of a team that implemented a patient medication checking system at a major West Coast hospital. It was supposed to be a giant leap forward in safety ...
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Adopting Data-Driven Insights to Enhance Patient Care

For decades, healthcare has relied on a doctor's intuition and experience to guide patient care. While this approach has its merits, it often overlooks the unique needs of each ...
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5 Key Drivers of Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare

Patient satisfaction is at the heart of healthcare. Yet, worryingly, over half of Americans don't rate their healthcare above 'fair'. This dip in trust affects patient experiences ...
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Improving Patient Outcomes Through Instant Access to Best Practices

Happy patients are the best advocates for optimal care. As healthcare shifts towards value-based models, we need to adopt the best practices and technology to improve patient ...
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