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Holistic Leadership is the Solution to Building a Stronger Healthcare System

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Good leadership is learned. In holistic leadership, a multitude of skills converge, including people, work, and self-skills, all of which are used to further develop character and encourage others to do the same. This process looks at the person as a whole – but how can developing holistic leaders impact different industries? On the inaugural […]

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Declining Profit Margins

Currently in the U.S., hospitals have been seeing abysmal profit margin numbers. A recent research report showed that since the start of the pandemic, many hospitals are operating at a loss. There are many systemic causes, ranging from labor shortages and costs, supply chain issues for equipment, and the general increased costs in every […]

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Innovating Orthopedic Healthcare through Digital Engagement

Challenges in healthcare don’t solve themselves, and one solution does not rectify every situation. Challenge-solving is a team sport in healthcare, and it’s an industry always on the hunt for new players. Technology in healthcare is critical to solving problems in many areas of medicine. CT imaging advancements in data harnessing are leading to better […]

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Scaling Clinical Diagnostic Testing to the Masses (Part 2)

The rising cost of health care has hit Americans differently depending on their economic status. There is no shortage of news stories covering the reality of  those with higher incomes having higher life expectancies than those in lower financial brackets. Healthcare services such as clinical diagnostic testing may be out of reach for those who […]

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Physicians Are Sick of Their EHRs. They Need to Be Simpler

It’s time to rethink the use of EHRs for both physicians and patients. For years, they’ve been an electronic version of a paper chart, but that’s not working anymore, and physicians are feeling it.   While EHRs don’t work for most physicians, most patients love them. According to a recent study published by Annals […]

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Driving a better patient experience journey together: Unlimited Systems and Relatient

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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How One Cardiothoracic Surgeon Creates Positive Patient Relationships

As it pertains to doctor-patient relationships, one of the main components of that is confidentiality and professionalism. But another key aspect to successful relationships between a doctor and their patient is also how successful the communication is and whether the doctor is building good rapport with them. What are some fundamentals of positive patient relationships? […]

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Secure Grid Modernization with Zero Trust Architecture
April 19, 2024

Ray Bauer of Verizon Business engages with Del Rodriguez from Palo Alto Networks at DISTRIBUTECH 2024. Rodriguez shares insights into the significance of cybersecurity within the utility sector, particularly in light of increasing cyber threats and the convergence of IT and operational technology (OT). Bauer and Rodriguez discuss Palo Alto Networks’ initiatives to enhance […]

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Private Wireless Networks
April 19, 2024

Verizon host Wayne Weeks discusses the evolving utility industry with John Gaster, CEO of KSI Data Sciences at DISTRIBUTECH 2024. Together, they explore how KSI focuses on harnessing data from remote sensing devices to enhance the safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness of utility operations. Gaster emphasizes the significant role of AI and machine learning in […]

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5G Network Platforms
April 19, 2024

Verizon host Matt Montgomery chats with Blaze Vincent and Thedy Wana from Ericsson, where they discuss pressing challenges and opportunities within the utility sector, emphasizing the significant role of digital transformation and 5G technology in addressing these issues. The conversation highlights Ericsson’s contributions to smart grid modernization and how their innovative solutions are tailored […]

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Leveraging 5G to Extend Security Policies
April 19, 2024

Guests Jeff Brown and Carlos Augusto from Fortinet join Brett Barganz of Verizon to discuss the integration of extended security policies with 5G technology at DISTRIBUTECH 2024. They delve into the transformation and challenges in cybersecurity within the utility sector, highlighting the strategic partnership between Fortinet and Verizon to advance security solutions that leverage […]

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AI Adoption in Healthcare is Growing. Healthcare Pros Need To Differentiate Between AI, Automation, and Unfounded Hype.
April 20, 2023

According to a recent survey from healthcare advisory firm Sage Growth Partners, a staggering 90% of hospitals now have the power of artificial intelligence on their radar, in varying stages of adoption, to revolutionize patient care and streamline operations. AI adoption in healthcare organizations is poised to achieve better, more equitable, and affordable patient outcomes. […]

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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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Though It Carries Risk, Implementing AI in Healthcare Will Help Physicians and Care Professionals Make Better Decisions
April 18, 2023

As AI gets better and better at its job, nearly every industry is trying to find meaningful ways to make use of it. The healthcare industry is no different, and for good reason: Implementing AI in healthcare will transform the entire ecosystem, from diagnosis to medicine delivery. Not only will implementing AI in healthcare […]

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Scaling Clinical Diagnostic Testing to the Masses (Part 1)
April 18, 2023

The rising cost of health care has hit Americans differently depending on their economic status. There is no shortage of news stories covering the reality of  those with higher incomes having higher life expectancies than those in lower financial brackets. Healthcare services such as clinical diagnostic testing may be out of reach for those who […]

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I Don’t Care: Quality and Physician Engagement in High-Functioning Cardiovascular Programs
April 14, 2023

Cardiovascular disease affects many Americans—in fact, almost one in five deaths was caused by cardiac disease in 2020. So, it’s vital that hospitals and clinics know how to handle it, along with offering the best in cardiac surgery. However, there can sometimes be a disconnect between the cardiac surgery and cardiology departments at a hospital, […]

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Transparency and Access for Healthcare Consumers
April 14, 2023

Transparency in healthcare is vital to help avoid or reduce the varying disparities that exist and continue to burden the overall medical field in this country. Technology in healthcare is growing and has mitigated some of these disparities, even helping close some of the gaps that have been magnified. But there is still more progress […]

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Navigating AI Malpractice in Healthcare: Balancing Revolutionary Benefits and Growing Concerns
April 13, 2023

As the saying goes, “To err is human, to really foul things up requires a computer.” This proverb rings truer than ever in the age of AI healthcare, where the potential for mistakes is groundbreaking and concerning.  Since the rise of ChatGPT and similar AI platforms, healthcare has been buzzing with the potential of […]

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Driving a better patient experience journey together: Unlimited Systems and Relatient
April 12, 2023

Delivering a better patient 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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The Spectrum of AI in Healthcare: Understanding the Levels of Intelligence in AI
April 12, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) is not just for gamers or factory warehouse robots—it can, quite literally, save lives in the healthcare sector. AI in healthcare can be used to improve diagnostic detection speed for diseases, improve personalization of medical treatments, and automate drug discoveries. How should healthcare companies be approaching AI use, and what benefits and […]

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