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Artificial intelligence can identify at-risk patients, inform care and improve disease prevention
Southeast Health Medical Center is making the case for the potential impact of AI on reducing hospital-acquired infections like sepsis, CAUTIs, and pressure ulcers.
Building a robust but streamlined call center operation can boost patient satisfaction, loyalty
Medical transcription standards improve patient safety, optimize EHR use
Laura Bryan will share insights at HIMSS19 on the impact of these standards, and why the latest edition of the transcription stylebook targets info tech pros and your EHR.
Massachusetts General Hospital receives record $50 million gift to fund capital projects
Donation was made by long-time donors James and Carol Herscot to support capital projects and support their Tuberous Sclerosis Complex.
Baylor, Scott & White Health, Memorial Hermann call off merger
The deal was reportedly worth $14 billion and was announced in early October. Meanwhile, the Dignity Health and Catholic Health initiatives mega-merger is complete.
Shriner’s Hospital for Children to end inpatient care at Tampa facility, layoff some staff
System said majority of Tampa employees will not be affected; telemedicine and partnerships will be tools to help reach patients in region.
Aetna to pay $935,000 in settlement with California in envelope data breach case
The settlement also requires Aetna to implement mailing procedures that protect the confidentiality of medical information and complete a yearly compliance assessment.
Medical University of South Carolina set $137 million price cap for 4-hospital deal with CHS
The deal is a milestone for the South Carolina public health system, as it is the first time MUSC has acquired other hospitals.
University of Chicago Medicine study shows need to enhance patient rest, evaluate overnight interruptions for better patient experience
The program used electronic "nudges" to clinical staff to forgo overnight vitals and medications as well as clinical staff education on improving patient sleep.
Dartmouth-Hitchcock, GraniteOne Health announce merger plans
No estimated date of completion for the deal was revealed, but the newly-combined system would be known as Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health GraniteOne.
