Epic regularly does “immersion trips” to hospitals and health systems to get a better feel for how they’re using its EHR and to identify needs for new software, according to founder and CEO Judy Faulkner.
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How UCSF Health is rebuilding an 'instrumental' management layer
Middle managers have long played a crucial role in industries across the U.S. However, a November article from global management consulting firm Korn Ferry describes “a disappearing layer of middle management,” particularly among professional-service f…
Hospitals tried to cut labor expenses this year. Did it work?
Hospital and health system labor expenses are stabilizing after years of steep growth during the pandemic, according to a report from Fitch.
What's missing from medical education: Poll
The demand for changes to medical school curriculum has been growing in recent years, and although schools are starting to make changes, many medical professionals want to see more.
38 health systems ranked by long-term debt
As rising interest rates push the cost of debt higher, heavily leveraged health systems are cutting back and selling assets, creating growth opportunities for financially stronger players ready to capitalize on the shake-up.
Leapfrog's 134 top hospitals in 2024
The Leapfrog Group has published its annual list of top hospitals for quality and patient safety, recognizing 134 U.S. hospitals for their performance in 2024.
The shortcomings of NP clinical placements: 5 takeaways
Advanced nursing students face an uphill battle securing clinical placements, often navigating a fractured educational system that can leave them unprepared to enter the workforce, Bloomberg Businessweek reported Dec. 16.
Experts slam claims that vaccines overwhelm immune systems
A concern voiced by public figures — including President-elect Donald Trump and his nominee for HHS secretary, Robert Kennedy Jr. — is that the number of vaccines administered to children may overwhelm their immune systems and contribute to conditions …
Mark Cuban's drug company saves MultiCare $1M in six months
In March, MultiCare Health System joined Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Co.’s Marketplace and accessed 125 generics at a discounted price. Between April and October, the partnership saved MultiCare $1 million.
CDC maps hypertension with EHR data: 10 takeaways
The CDC used patient-level EHR data to plot hypertension rates across the U.S. with hopes the information will inform county-level public health programs and initiatives, according to a study published Dec. 5 in Preventing Chronic Disease.
