One would not normally think of automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs) as being mobile. However, for one New Jersey medical institution they now are! As a result of… Read more “From Super Bowls to Super Storms: Automated Dispensing Cabinets for Mobile Emergency Care”
Month: October 2015
8 Types of Waste in Healthcare
Waste is a serious issue facing the healthcare industry today. The term “waste” can be applied to a number of areas, from wasted resources and finances to… Read more “8 Types of Waste in Healthcare”
Medicare Part D Enhanced Medication Therapy Management Model Test
By Ken Perez, Vice President of Healthcare Policy, Omnicell On September 28, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the Medicare Part D Enhanced Medication… Read more “Medicare Part D Enhanced Medication Therapy Management Model Test”
Closed-Loop Patient Care Services: A Pharmacist Perspective
By Stephen F. Eckel, PharmD, MHA, BCPS; Associate Director of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina Medical Center; Clinical Associate Professor, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy In hospital… Read more “Closed-Loop Patient Care Services: A Pharmacist Perspective”
Hospitals Offer Big Bonuses as Solution to Nursing Shortage
With an ever-growing nursing shortage affecting hospitals across the United States, some institutions are considering new ways to improve retention rates, namely, substantial sign-on bonuses. These bonuses,… Read more “Hospitals Offer Big Bonuses as Solution to Nursing Shortage”
Revisiting the Role of Clinical Nurse Leaders in the Age of Healthcare Reform
With a major focus on reducing hospital readmissions and improving patient satisfaction, clinical nurse leaders (CNLs) play an increasingly important role in the healthcare industry. A relatively… Read more “Revisiting the Role of Clinical Nurse Leaders in the Age of Healthcare Reform”
National Health IT Week: Three Interoperability Solutions for Medication Dispensing
For the 10th anniversary of National Health IT Week, HIMSS went all out. From using the dedicated #NHITWeek and #IHeartHIT hashtags on social media to the policy… Read more “National Health IT Week: Three Interoperability Solutions for Medication Dispensing”
What an In-Hospital Retail Pharmacy Can Mean For You
While opening and managing an in-hospital retail or outpatient pharmacy requires a large investment of time and money, the upside can be tempting. With proper management, these… Read more “What an In-Hospital Retail Pharmacy Can Mean For You”
News Corner: New Research Predicts Future Adherence Behavior
Given the complexity and costliness of managing patients’ medication, any insight into future patient behavior is helpful for prescribers and payors. In light of this, researchers at… Read more “News Corner: New Research Predicts Future Adherence Behavior”
