Life during the COVID-19 pandemic is surreal even after a year. Healthcare organizations are being pressured to do more with less while at the same time contribute revenue to whittle away at staggering losses.
It’s not enough for healthcare facilities to have PPE on hand; it must be consistently and properly used.
From upending supply chain protocols to altering the dynamics of the doctor/patient relationship, the coronavirus pandemic has permanently reconfigured the landscape for providers and patients.
Social media continues to shape and influence the evolving healthcare landscape.
With the growing number of healthcare apps, patients and providers need to be aware of their benefits, as well as their shortfalls that could affect patient care.
The COVID-19 pandemic has generated a wave of changes in how healthcare is delivered, but what are the long-term benefits and can they be sustained?
While job growth is great news for the healthcare industry, it poses a critical problem since there is a major shortage of trained professionals. These key strategies can help recruit talent and fill jobs.
Two court rulings and segments of the proposed OPPS/ASC and PFS rules may require action from providers to recover expenses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
While focusing on being prepared, safe and innovative during the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare providers mustn’t overlook the critical importance of data integrity.
Strategies healthcare facilities can use to put a smile on patients' faces and keep them coming back.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released its final rule requiring hospitals to disclose payer-specific negotiated rates effective Jan. 1, 2021. Becoming familiar with the rule’s definitions will assist in making necessary changes to be compliant.
While some of the guidelines for the transportation, handling, storage and delivery of temperaturesensitive medications are basic and vague, advances in technology help to ensure these drugs are
safe and effective when they reach their site of administration.
