Search Tag: Productivity
Long NHS waiting times are killing UK productivity: Forging new partnerships
2019 21 Mar
Lengthening NHS waiting times, compounded by an ageing population and associated long-term conditions, is compromising the health of the UK workforce. We know workplace absence costs the UK economy £18 billion in lost productivity each year and that figure is expected to reach £26 billion by 2030. Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis alone... Read more
Scribes improve emergency physicians’ productivity
2019 06 Feb
A multicentre randomised trial in Australia demonstrated that the use of scribes improved emergency physicians’ productivity, particularly during primary consultations, and decreased patients’ emergency department length of stay. In addition, financial analysis based on gains in productivity and throughput supports implementation of scribes.... Read more
The promise of AI in radiology
2019 30 Jan
Needless to say, radiology plays a critical role in healthcare delivery. It is rare for a patient to pass through a hospital without requiring the opinion of a radiologist somewhere along their journey – be it in triaging patients in the ER , assessing the need for treatment, or evaluating the effectiveness of treatment. Equally important is... Read more
How artificial intelligence spells real change for patients
2018 07 Nov
“At Affidea, the scale of our operation gives us unique capabilities in AI, including rich data sets which we can use to drive forward innovations in patient care both internally and with our partners. We want to help create a future where healthcare professionals can devote their time to doing what they do best – delivering the best possible care... Read more
Compassion
2018 07 Nov
The human dimension of productivity. Findings from recent studies on compassion in the workplace, the business case for compassion and some practical tips on how to create a more compassionate workplace. If you work in the healthcare sector, you agree that compassion is fundamental to patient care. The majority of the people... Read more
5 ways to reduce staff turnover
2018 01 May
Job satisfaction has often been equated with efficiency and productivity in the workplace. So what makes employees happy and successful at work? They need fair compensation, a safe environment, support from managers, empowerment to do their jobs the right way, time off to recharge, etc. The same is true for healthcare workers. In a recent blog post,... Read more
Harnessing Motivation to Change Doctor Behaviour
2015 08 Dec
Motivated physicians play an important role in providing high-quality healthcare. As such, policy makers and hospital leaders are continually looking for ways to optimise physician behaviour and ensure better care delivery. What's needed is to find the right mix of physician motivators to improve efficiency and productivity, according to a Viewpoint... Read more
Why Level of EHR Satisfaction Varies Amongst Doctors
2015 30 Aug
Results of two recent surveys to gauge physicians' experience in using electronic health records (EHR) have revealed that, overall, physicians in large-group practices are having better EHR experiences compared to their colleagues in small and solo medical practices. "Larger physician organisations are much more satisfied because of their resources... Read more
Thermo Fisher Scientific Unveils New Solutions to Advance the Use of Clinical Testing
2015 27 Jul
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO), the world leader in serving science, has introduced new instruments and assays to expand the use of clinical testing, enhance laboratory productivity and ultimately improve patient outcomes. The new solutions were unveiled at the 2015 AACC Annual Meeting and Clinical Lab Expo , Booth 3135, being held at the... Read more
RNSA 2013: Accelerated Image Comparison from Blackford Analysis
2013 01 Dec
First-time exhibitor Blackford Analysis is showing its innovative new software products, which are already showing dramatic productivity improvements in trials. Designed to be integrated directly into any image viewer, such as a PACS, Advanced Visualisation Viewer or Universal Viewer, Blackford Analysis’ products work seamlessly within existing... Read more