Becker's Hospital Review
How a Successful Hospital OR Can Advance the Entire Organization: 3 Responses
A hospital operating room can be a very cost- and resource-consuming department. However, investing in the OR can pay the hospital back in dividends. The following three responses discuss how a strong OR can increase the value of the hospital.
U Illinois in Chicago to Study, Develop Tools for Improved Medication Safety
The University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy has received a federal grant to develop tools for preventing medication errors, among other programs to improve medication safety.
Read the full report in Becker's ASC Review on medication safety.
Read the full report in Becker's ASC Review on medication safety.
Survey Shows Physicians Often Fail to Ask Patients About Expectations
A survey conducted by Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School reveals that while clinicians think it is important to ask patients about their expectations, they often fail to do so and consequently may not respond adequately.
3 Issues Hospitals and Vendors Face Regarding Vendor Credentialing
Roughly four years ago, hospitals began requiring that medical sales representatives have a set of credentials in order to access their facilities. However, what credentials to have and where to store them has not been as clear cut, says Charlie Higgins, executive director of the Healthcare Manufacturers Management Council and the Health Industry Representatives Association. He shares three issues that hospitals and vendors need to resolve to establish a more free-flowing business operation.
Republican Governors Urge Super Committee Not to Shift Medicaid Costs to States
In a letter addressed to the debt reduction committee, members of the Republican Governors Public Policy Committee are urging the supercommittee to refrain from cost-shifting Medicaid costs to states in its efforts to find $1.2-1.5 trillion in savings by Thanksgiving.
Cook County President's 2012 Budget Includes $252M Subsidy to Cook County Health in Illinois
Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle has presented to the cook county commissioners her 2012 spending budget, which includes a $252 million subsidy to Cook County Health and Hospitals System, according to a Chicago Business report.
Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center in Arizona Appoints Mystie Johnson CMO
Mystie Johnson, MD, has been tapped CMO of Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center in Sun City West, Ariz., according to a YourWestValley.com report.
Todd Forkel Named CEO of Avera St. Luke's in South Dakota
Todd Forkel has been appointed regional president and CEO of Avera St. Luke's Hospital in Aberdeen, S.D., according to a KSFY report.
Construction Begins on $20M Texas Spine and Joint Project
A recent groundbreaking ceremony celebrated the beginning of a $20 million construction project at The Texas Spine and Joint Hospital in Tyler, according to a KLTV.com report.
South East Michigan Health Information Exchange Joins Nationwide HIE
The South East Michigan Health Information Exchange has joined the Nationwide Health Information Network Exchange, a 20-member group of federal agencies and non-federal partners, according to a SEMHIE news release (pdf).
Report: 74% of US Hospitals Plan to Purchase Health Information Exchange Solutions
A CapSite report found that 74 percent of U.S. hospitals plan to purchase new health information exchange solutions, according to a company news release.
9 Patients' Identities Stolen in Emory Healthcare Data Breach
Nine patients of Emory Healthcare's orthopedic clinic in Tucker, Ga., have had fraudulent tax returns filed in their name, according to a Channel 2 report.
Washington's Capital Medical Center Opens $5.5M Imaging, Wound-Care Center
Capital Medical Center in Olympia, Wash., has opened a $5.5 million medical center, according to an Olympian report.
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Survey Pegs Physicians' Overall EHR Adoption Rate at 40.4%
A survey by SK&A found an overall electronic health record adoption rate of 40.4 percent in physician offices, according to a company news release.
Wireless Patient Monitoring Devices Are Fastest Growing Medical Devices in Revenue Earned
A report by Kalorama Information found that wireless patient monitoring devices are the fastest growing medical devices in revenue earned, according to a company news release.
110 Hospital and Health System CFOs to Know
Becker's Hospital Review has named the following CFOs to its list, "110 Hospital and Health System CFOs to Know." These men and women help lead renowned healthcare institutions in all financial matters while balancing quality patient care. The Becker's Hospital Review editorial team used several resources to develop this list, including nominations, prior Becker's Hospital Review lists and input from industry experts. Note: Individuals cannot pay for inclusion on the list. Names are presented in alphabetical order.
Report: Physicians Need More EHR Training
A report by AmericanEHR Partners found that physicians may not be receiving adequate training for electronic health records, according to a company news release.
Genesee Cardiology Joins United Memorial Medical Center in New York
Genesee Cardiology is joining United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia, N.Y., beginning Dec. 1, according to a hospital news release.
