Search Tag: patient care
2025 10 Mar
The digital transformation of healthcare is not just a technological shift but a fundamental redefinition of clinical workflows, patient care and workforce dynamics. At HIMSS 2025, industry leaders highlighted the critical role of workforce readiness, AI integration and interoperability in shaping the future of digital health. The challenge lies...Read more
2025 03 Mar
KPMG's Global Tech Report: Healthcare Insights highlights the ongoing digital transformation in the healthcare sector, which is driven by technological advancements, data integration and artificial intelligence. These innovations offer opportunities to enhance patient experiences, improve operational efficiency and reduce costs. However, healthcare...Read more
2025 03 Mar
KPMG's Global Tech Report: Healthcare Insights highlights the ongoing digital transformation in the healthcare sector, which is driven by technological advancements, data integration and artificial intelligence. These innovations offer opportunities to enhance patient experiences, improve operational efficiency and reduce costs. However, healthcare...Read more
2025 10 Jan
Hospitals are increasingly integrating artificial intelligence technologies into their operations and clinical care strategies, seeking to improve efficiency, reduce costs and enhance patient outcomes. With financial performance stabilising after challenging years, healthcare institutions are taking a more strategic approach towards the adoption...Read more
2025 10 Jan
Effective collaboration tools are crucial for healthcare organisations aiming to improve patient care and operational efficiency. With ease of access being a key factor for patients seeking providers, implementing an integrated collaboration strategy can significantly enhance service delivery and patient satisfaction. The right tools can streamline...Read more
2024 02 Dec
The healthcare sector is undergoing a significant transformation as the demand for precise, timely and personalised care grows. At the core of this transformation lies the integration of real-time data, which is crucial for enabling swift decision-making and improved patient outcomes. Yet, many healthcare organisations grapple with outdated systems,...Read more
2024 30 Nov
Advancements in healthcare technology are reshaping how clinicians deliver patient care, optimising workflows and enhancing efficiency. Sentara Health's introduction of nearly 6,000 specialised smartphones across its network of hospitals exemplifies this shift, enabling healthcare providers to focus more on bedside care and less on administrative...Read more
2024 29 Nov
This issue focuses on the transformative power of talent in reshaping healthcare. In an industry driven by innovation and evolving patient needs, the role of visionary leaders and skilled professionals has never been more critical. Our contributors explore how talent-driven strategies can empower organisations to navigate complex challenges,...Read more
2024 21 Nov
At this year’s Radiological Society of North America’s annual meeting (RSNA), international medical imaging IT and cybersecurity company Sectra (STO: SECT B) will showcase its latest developments to make the radiologists’ workflows faster. By providing all essential diagnostic tools in one application and combining it with smart workflow management,...Read more
2024 18 Nov
PH Awareness Month: survey results generated strong interest at European Respiratory Society (ERS) Congress PHA Europe presented the results of a patient survey 1 conducted in cooperation with AOP Orphan Pharmaceuticals GmbH (AOP Health) and OrphaCare in a poster presentation at the annual ERS congress in Vienna in September. The survey investigated...Read more
2024 18 Nov
Integrating telemedicine with electronic health records (EHR) offers an opportunity to reorganise patient care while modernising healthcare operations. It bridges the gaps between telehealth platforms and traditional EHR systems, ensuring comprehensive data management. The benefits are compelling—improved care delivery, reduced administrative...Read more
2024 11 Nov
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) offer transformative possibilities for healthcare, enhancing diagnostics, treatment planning and patient outcomes. However, scaling these technologies requires frameworks that ensure equitable access and effectiveness for diverse patient populations. Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) provide...Read more
2024 04 Nov
The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into healthcare has sparked both excitement and apprehension. While AI has demonstrated its potential to enhance healthcare processes, numerous myths about its capabilities and limitations persist. Understanding these misconceptions is essential for stakeholders to fully appreciate AI's realistic...Read more
2024 03 Nov
The evolution of electronic health records (EHRs) has revolutionised data management in healthcare. However, their potential is often limited by the significant amount of unstructured data they contain, such as clinicians’ notes and patient narratives. Natural Language Processing (NLP) is changing this dynamic by converting unstructured data into...Read more
2024 28 Oct
Hospital quality measure reporting plays a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of effective and safe patient care. These quality measures assess critical aspects of healthcare, enabling hospitals to improve their services continually. However, the current reporting methods are time-consuming and prone to errors due to the labour-intensive manual...Read more
2024 28 Oct
Hospital quality measure reporting plays a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of effective and safe patient care. These quality measures assess critical aspects of healthcare, enabling hospitals to improve their services continually. However, the current reporting methods are time-consuming and prone to errors due to the labour-intensive manual...Read more
2024 28 Oct
In healthcare, patient safety remains a critical concern. Medical errors have emerged as the third leading cause of death in the United States, following heart disease and cancer. Disturbingly, one in four hospitalised patients experiences medical harm, typically resulting from systemic failures rather than individual mistakes. The complexities...Read more
2024 28 Oct
In healthcare, patient safety remains a critical concern. Medical errors have emerged as the third leading cause of death in the United States, following heart disease and cancer. Disturbingly, one in four hospitalised patients experiences medical harm, typically resulting from systemic failures rather than individual mistakes. The complexities...Read more
2024 21 Oct
Cyberattacks are becoming an increasing concern within the healthcare sector. What was once considered a threat to operational efficiency has become a serious risk to patient safety and trust. Ransomware attacks, data breaches and disruptions to critical systems are affecting healthcare providers globally. These incidents are no longer just financial...Read more
2024 15 Oct
As healthcare systems expand population health initiatives for Medicare and Medicaid members, a significant challenge arises: a lack of trust among stakeholders. Trust is essential for ensuring that the tools and insights used to manage patient care are effective, especially when addressing the needs of the country’s most vulnerable populations....Read more
2024 07 Oct
The electronic health record (EHR) landscape is rapidly developing, with significant changes announced by major healthcare systems and tech giants in September. ChristianaCare and UAB Health are planning to migrate to Epic Systems, while Oracle Health is making strides by securing two critical access hospitals for its CommunityWorks suite and...Read more
2024 07 Oct
The electronic health record (EHR) landscape is rapidly developing, with significant changes announced by major healthcare systems and tech giants in September. ChristianaCare and UAB Health are planning to migrate to Epic Systems, while Oracle Health is making strides by securing two critical access hospitals for its CommunityWorks suite and...Read more
2024 25 Sep
Virtual healthcare enhances access and equity with remote consultations, optimising the patient experience at home. Retail healthcare excels in customer-friendly, in-person services, boosting accessibility and convenience. Read more
2024 25 Sep
Virtual healthcare enhances access and equity with remote consultations, optimising the patient experience at home. Retail healthcare excels in customer-friendly, in-person services, boosting accessibility and convenience. Both are reshaping healthcare through innovation, personalised care, and enhanced efficiency. With virtual healthcare,...Read more
2024 16 Sep
Automation is reshaping the way patients interact with healthcare providers, making the experience more comfortable and empowering. By integrating digital technology and automation, healthcare has profoundly changed the patient care experience, making it more accessible, personalised, and supportive. This shift combines the principles of hospitality...Read more
2024 16 Sep
In recent years, healthcare systems around the globe have been undergoing a significant transformation. Traditionally, healthcare focused on treating illnesses after they arose. However, the emergence of predictive and preventive healthcare is changing this reactive approach into a proactive one. By leveraging advanced technologies and data analytics,...Read more
2024 16 Sep
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping many industries, with healthcare being one of the most transformative areas. The growing reliance on AI for clinical decision-making and operational workflows presents significant opportunities for improved patient care and efficiency. However, alongside these benefits come risks associated with fairness,...Read more
2024 16 Sep
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping many industries, with healthcare being one of the most transformative areas. The growing reliance on AI for clinical decision-making and operational workflows presents significant opportunities for improved patient care and efficiency. However, alongside these benefits come risks associated with fairness,...Read more
2024 07 Aug
Second NNSA grant will help RSNA further its mission to promote excellence in patient care worldwide The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has awarded RSNA a $2 million grant over five years. The grant will support RSNA’s program, “Global Health Initiative: Access to Radiology,” aimed at improving...Read more