Articles by tag: healthcare solutions

Let’s Give Healthcare Consumers a Clean Slate!

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With over 100 million U.S. adults struggling with medical debt, the need for innovative solutions for healthcare consumers is clear. This discussion is timely as the healthcare industry grapples with the challenges posed by high deductible plans and the consequent rise in medical bills that many find impossible to pay. Millions of Americans’ financial […]

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ELLKAY Leads the Charge at CHIME Fall Forum 2023: Pioneering the Future of Healthcare IT

At the 2023 CHIME Fall Forum, ELLKAY showcased its leadership and innovation in healthcare IT, engaging with industry professionals and contributing to the rich tapestry of discussions on the future of digital health. The event was a perfect platform for ELLKAY to demonstrate its commitment to enhancing healthcare technology, networking with peers, and sharing insights […]

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Innovating for Health: ELLKAY’s Strategic Salesforce Integration Sets New Standards in the Industry

In an era where technology is pivotal in transforming healthcare delivery, ELLKAY emerges as a critical player by effectively integrating healthcare data into Salesforce platforms. With its vast network of EMRs and clinical systems, ELLKAY bridges the gap between healthcare data and Salesforce’s Health Cloud and Service Cloud, enhancing patient care and operational efficiency. This […]

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Gonna Party Like Healthcare Technology is Not From 1999

In an era where technology has revolutionized almost every aspect of daily life, healthcare technology often seems stuck in the past. This lag has significant implications, especially as the industry navigates post-pandemic challenges and the evolving needs of a diverse population. A study by the Pew Research Center revealed that 81% of adults support […]

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SaaS in Healthcare Implements Technology without the Hassles, Headaches, or Additional Costs

In a healthcare landscape where the prohibitive costs of technology can often impede progress, how does Software as a Service (SaaS) emerge as a cost-effective solution to bridge this gap and enhance patient care? Addressing this critical issue, Mike Tracy, a C-Level Healthcare Operations Strategist with over 20 years of experience, notes the transformative […]

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Hospital Contract Management Finds Its Solution Through AI-Powered Contract Lifecycle Management

The healthcare industry incurs approximately $157 billion annually due to outdated and manual contract management processes. This inefficiency highlights the urgent need for automated systems, especially with the growing emphasis on value-based reimbursements, and underscores the expected significant growth of the healthcare contract management market. Recognizing this need, Sirion, an enterprise contract life cycle […]

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Art is Helping Remake Medicine

Can art help remake medicine with the therapeutic potential to make a difference in healthcare? The rise of holistic approaches to well-being provides an opportunity to bring out the artistic side in healthcare. And on the latest episode of the Healthcare Rethink Podcast, host Brian Urban takes a deeper look into that intersection between […]

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Secure Health Data and Services with Workforce and Regulatory Enhancements
April 25, 2024

The healthcare industry faces a rising wave of cyberattacks, highlighting the critical urgency to fortify cyber defenses. These breaches threaten the integrity and availability of essential healthcare services and sensitive health data, intensifying the need for robust cybersecurity measures. This urgency is partly driven by the complex nature of healthcare technologies and the limited cybersecurity […]

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Create a Sustainable Nursing Industry Future through Enhanced Culture and Community Initiatives
April 25, 2024

The 2022 National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses, released in March 2024, reveals significant shifts within the nursing industry. Despite increased diversity among healthcare workers, issues like burnout and job dissatisfaction have notably increased, while the industry faces persistent staff shortages projected to last until 2036. This evolving landscape raises urgent questions about the […]

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Value-Based Care Models Need Actionable Data Tools to Drive Patient Engagement and Outcomes
April 25, 2024

Healthcare delivery is undergoing a significant shift towards value-based care models. These models prioritize positive health outcomes and cost-effectiveness, unlike the previous focus on the quantity of services provided The success of these models heavily relies on patient engagement, a critical component that ensures patients actively participate in managing their health. This shift is […]

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Emotional Healing and Resilience: Dr. Ted Wiard’s Insights on ‘Through the Storm’
April 25, 2024

Navigating through significant personal loss and trauma requires more than just time; it demands emotional healing and resilience. The latest episode of Through the Storm tackles this complex topic with guest Dr. Ted Wiard, the Clinical Director and Founder of Golden Willow Counseling, who shares his profound experiences and professional expertise in overcoming life-altering […]

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From Athlete To Executive: Navigating Healthcare’s Competitive Landscape
September 28, 2023

Navigating healthcare’s competitive landscape requires innovative solutions addressing care quality and affordability. CapExpert is a game-changer in outpatient healthcare. It enhances asset management, ensuring the best care for patients. Luke Johnson, Co-Founder and CEO of CapExpert, spoke with Highway to Health’s David Kemp on how CapExpert enhances asset management, bridging visibility gaps and streamlining […]

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Living the Mission in Health and Business to Achieve Health Equity
September 20, 2023

As health disparities come under the spotlight, the urgency to achieve health equity in the healthcare sector intensifies. With the industry at a crossroads, a recent study funded by the NIH highlighted the staggering economic impact of these disparities, revealing an estimated cost of $451 billion to the economy in 2018 alone. That figure could […]

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The Future of Medical Leadership: Harnessing Social Media for Health
September 13, 2023

In the future of medical leadership, digital platforms are at the forefront. As misinformation spreads rapidly on social media, the demand for authoritative and trusted voices in the medical community becomes paramount. With platforms like Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok becoming primary sources of information for many, medical professionals must guide the narrative to ensure […]

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Using Data and Asset-Management Solutions to Create Efficiencies in Healthcare and Eliminate Waste
August 11, 2023

Asset-management solutions utilizing data to drive decision-making could prove a winning strategy in reducing medical waste in healthcare and saving money. As healthcare systems worldwide strive to optimize their operations, the issue of medical device sustainability and waste reduction has taken center stage. With U.S. hospitals reportedly losing multi-thousands of dollars on unused medical […]

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Two Best Friends Working at CHS: Benefits of Travel Nursing, Allied Health Professionals – Successful Staffing Referral Program
May 10, 2023

Travel nursing was in high demand throughout the majority of the pandemic. During this period, travel nursing became so lucrative many nurses left full-time healthcare positions to become travel nurses. By the end of December 2021, travel-nurse pay average rates were close to $4,000 per week. Since that peak, travel nursing salaries have stabilized, but […]

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Driving a better patient experience journey together: Unlimited Systems and Relatient
April 21, 2023

Delivering a better patient-driven experience is crucial in healthcare, especially in oncology, where utilizing tools to collect patient-reported outcomes and addressing gaps in care can make a world of difference. Unlimited Systems is on a mission to provide solutions that continue the trend of democratizing personalized healthcare and improving patient care in a post-pandemic world. […]

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Staffing Shortages and Improving Productivity in Healthcare
April 18, 2023

The healthcare industry endured staffing shortages long before the pandemic. However, the situation has been more critical in the past three years. Many now consider staffing shortages in healthcare a public health crisis. The USC School of Medicine looked at the staffing shortage crisis and found several factors combined to make the situation what […]

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A Consultant’s Approach to Improving Patient Experience
January 11, 2023

A 2020 American Heart Association survey found that patients defined value as communication and trust in healthcare providers and not simply cost and services. Building trust and improving patient experience is something that healthcare organizations learned first-hand over the past three years through an unprecedented health crisis. Stellar customer service is not a choice […]

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Identifying Missing Opportunities in the CDI Process through Iodine Software’s Retrospect Application
January 2, 2023

Technology adoption in healthcare is progressing rapidly, and the domain of Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) is no exception. Physicians want simplified EHRs and easy-to-use CDIs. When used correctly and efficiently, CDI can positively impact care. A critical tool in this evolution is Iodine Software’s Retrospect Application, a part of its AwareCDI Suite, which facilitates […]

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