Search Tag: healthcare technology
2025 17 Nov
For much of modern healthcare, medical authority has been closely tied to control of information. When people were unwell, there were few places to turn for reliable guidance and clinical knowledge sat largely within the consulting room. That arrangement shaped hospital hierarchies, policy debates and family decision-making, reinforcing the idea...Read more
2025 10 Nov
Artificial intelligence steadily moves from hospital corridors to living rooms where chronic wounds are managed day to day. In home settings, care unfolds through ongoing relationships, sensory appraisal and constant adjustment to circumstances that rarely look like a clinic. Insights from registered nurses working in Swedish municipalities highlight...Read more
2025 07 Nov
Healthcare teams face growing administrative pressure and shrinking time for patient interaction. Conversational agents powered by generative artificial intelligence are being positioned to help bridge this gap by collecting histories, answering questions, supporting documentation and assisting decision-making through natural, context-aware dialogue....Read more
2025 23 Oct
Hospitals frequently encounter delays when patients remain in beds after they are clinically ready to leave. Each additional hour can slow admissions from the emergency department (ED), reduce surgical throughput and increase pressure on staff, with implications for safety and quality. Longer-than-necessary stays are linked to complications, hospital-acquired...Read more
2025 22 Oct
Artificial intelligence is moving from promise to practice across health services, reshaping clinical decisions, workflows and patient communication. Nurses participation is important for this shift as they are the largest workforce and the professionals who translate technology into safe care at the bedside. Yet nursing perspectives remain underrepresented...Read more
2025 02 Sep
Nurses occupy a central role in healthcare’s digital transformation, engaging daily with technologies ranging from electronic health records and IV pumps to smart beds and virtual nursing systems. These tools are designed to enhance efficiency and improve care, yet the reality is often different. Poorly connected platforms and fragmented workflows...Read more
2025 02 Sep
Burnout among clinicians remains one of the most pressing issues in healthcare, often linked to the demands of electronic health record documentation. Insufficient time for note completion not only adds to workload but also impacts care quality and patient safety. Traditional interventions from scribes to workflow redesign and dictation tools...Read more
2025 02 Sep
Artificial intelligence is becoming a core component of modern healthcare, with electronic health records acting as a natural entry point for these technologies. While the potential to reduce administrative burden and improve access to information is considerable, the effectiveness of AI tools is often determined by how well they are aligned with...Read more
2025 25 Aug
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the healthcare landscape, offering solutions to documentation inefficiencies, administrative overload and clinical complexity. Yet its rise brings a parallel challenge: the risk of cognitive de-skilling among healthcare professionals. With AI becoming more embedded in routine workflows, concerns grow over the...Read more
2025 16 May
Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) in New Jersey is reshaping traditional nursing workflows through the implementation of virtual nursing. At a time when healthcare systems are under growing pressure to improve operational efficiency and staff satisfaction, HMH has taken a proactive step towards addressing these challenges. By incorporating remote...Read more
2025 17 Mar
Artificial intelligence continues to shape healthcare, with its integration becoming a key focus for health systems in 2025. However, clinician trust remains a critical factor in the successful adoption of AI tools. Without their support, implementation efforts risk failure. While physician enthusiasm for AI is increasing, concerns about data...Read more
2025 10 Mar
Virtual nursing is rapidly transforming healthcare delivery, offering critical support to bedside nurses while improving patient care outcomes. As health systems implement these programmes at varying stages, Chief Nursing Officers (CNOs) must carefully navigate key strategic decisions to ensure successful adoption and integration. The overarching...Read more
2025 03 Mar
Virtual care is a vital component of modern healthcare, yet its success depends on a well-structured business strategy. Simply implementing technology does not guarantee adoption or effectiveness. Healthcare leaders must ensure that their virtual care platforms are both sustainable and scalable, providing value for patients, providers and health...Read more
2025 03 Mar
Akron Children’s Hospital has introduced a virtual nursing programme designed to complement bedside care by integrating technology into patient monitoring and communication. This initiative provides an additional layer of support for both patients and nursing staff, enhancing safety, streamlining workflows and addressing workforce challenges....Read more
2025 24 Feb
Healthcare systems face a constant challenge in balancing safety, patient outcomes and financial sustainability while incorporating new products and technologies. Traditional Value Analysis (VA) processes assess cost-effectiveness and clinical benefits but often neglect critical environmental and process factors that can influence successful implementation....Read more
2025 17 Feb
Integrating nursing expertise into healthcare technology design enhances efficiency, accuracy and user acceptance. When nurses are involved from the outset, their insights help tailor solutions to real-world clinical workflows, reducing the risk of process workarounds. In contrast, excluding them from decision-making can lead to inefficiencies,...Read more
2025 04 Feb
Hospitals and healthcare systems worldwide are facing increasing pressure to optimise resources while maintaining high standards of patient care. One of the most critical factors in this equation is the length of stay (LOS), which refers to the duration a patient spends in the hospital from admission to discharge. A prolonged LOS not only places...Read more
2024 09 Dec
The dynamic nature of healthcare demands innovation and adaptability, particularly in pharmacy management. Decentralised care delivery, increasing operational complexity and economic pressures challenge pharmacy leaders to optimise resources while maintaining safety, compliance and efficiency. By embracing medication intelligence systems and advanced...Read more
2024 09 Dec
Healthcare technologies, ranging from sophisticated artificial intelligence (AI) systems to home-based medical devices, are pivotal in transforming patient outcomes. These tools enhance diagnostic accuracy, improve treatment protocols and optimise healthcare delivery processes. However, implementing and managing such technologies can introduce...Read more
2024 02 Dec
Innovation is revolutionising healthcare, creating opportunities to enhance patient care, modernise processes and reduce the administrative burden on providers. With the rapid development of groundbreaking technologies, nurses stand at the centre of this transformation. As the primary touchpoint between patients and health systems, nurses are...Read more
2024 26 Nov
The healthcare industry's shift from fee-for-service to value-based care (VBC) represents a significant evolution in how health services are delivered and financed. At its heart, VBC aims to align payments with patient outcomes, promoting efficiency and quality over quantity. Yet, despite its promise, the transition remains slow and uneven, hindered...Read more
2024 18 Nov
Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into radiology is transforming medical imaging by promising more efficient and accurate diagnostic processes. Radiology AI tools are now assisting clinicians in detecting anomalies and interpreting images at a speed and precision that could redefine patient care. However, as these AI products grow more...Read more
2024 11 Nov
The adoption of computerised provider order entry (CPOE) systems in healthcare has brought substantial improvements to medication safety, reducing errors associated with manual prescribing. However, these systems are not without flaws. Technology-related errors (TREs) in CPOE systems can undermine safety efforts, particularly when they disrupt...Read more
2024 04 Nov
The evolution of digital technology has significantly influenced the healthcare sector, especially in enhancing service efficiency and patient care. Among these advancements, the digital twin stands out as a sophisticated concept that creates real-time digital representations of physical systems. This technology offers healthcare providers a powerful...Read more
2024 29 Oct
Envision Consulting Leads Executive Search Resulting in Appointment of Dr. Charles Lee-Johnson for Children's Collective Inc. The Children's Collective Inc., a nonprofit human services corporation dedicated to the health and development of the youth and families of South Los Angeles, is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Lee-Johnson as...Read more
2024 28 Oct
In today’s healthcare landscape, patient expectations are no longer limited to receiving functional care. Patients now seek experiences that are not only accessible but also responsive and personalised to their needs. This shift has driven the adoption of integrated, technology-driven approaches, with the closed-loop patient experience emerging...Read more
2024 14 Oct
The potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare is undeniable. From improving the quality of care to enhancing operational efficiency, AI promises transformative benefits. However, turning these promises into tangible financial returns remains an elusive goal for many healthcare organisations. Despite expectations for AI to deliver...Read more
2024 07 Oct
Healthcare organisations are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to improve operational efficiency, clinical workflows, and patient care. AI has the potential to revolutionise healthcare by automating repetitive tasks, uncovering actionable data insights, and supporting decision-making. However, these organisations need powerful...Read more
2024 02 Oct
The healthcare landscape is profoundly transformed, driven by technological advancements and shifting patient preferences. Patients have sought greater convenience for years, from telemedicine to at-home diagnostics, but the industry has been slow to adapt. The emergence of tools like generative AI and at-home testing options has accelerated a...Read more
2024 20 Jun
In today's digitally driven healthcare landscape, organisations face escalating challenges from cyber threats and natural disasters, which can disrupt critical operations with profound consequences for patient care. Nataraj Nagaratnam, an IBM fellow, highlights that downtime caused by events such as ransomware attacks averages more than two weeks,...Read more