The COVID-19 pandemic intensified the need for new healthcare technology adoption at hospitals and health systems, and CIOs predict that this accelerated pace is likely to continue as organizations look for ways to optimize workflows, operations and in…
Chief diversity officers rapidly gained prevalence in 2020. Now, the role is being vacated in droves — a decision driven not only by employers, but by diversity leaders themselves, The Wall Street Journal reported July 21.
As the U.S. drug industry waits to see how a Pfizer plant damaged by a tornado in North Carolina will affect their pharmaceutical supply, hospital pharmacy leaders have been experimenting with new ways to mitigate drug shortages.
Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in Tampa, Fla., reopened July 24 after a temporary shutdown because of an explosion risk from ruptured lithium-ion batteries.
Hospitals and health systems have long sought to attract, retain and develop employees. However, organizations are even more focused on these initiatives today amid an evolving workforce.
Daniel Barchi, CIO of Chicago-based CommonSpirit, weighed in on the Department of Veterans Affairs’ EHR modernization program, stating the problems with a large EHR install are far more than just technical, Politico reported July 21.