This is the fourth and final post in our series on reducing hospital readmissions. With high readmission rates causing concerns—and steep financial penalties—for hospitals all over the… Read more “Tackling Readmissions: The Role of Hospital Administrators in Reducing Readmissions”
Tag: Digital Tools
Wearable Technology and Healthcare Apps Benefit Nurses and Patients
The U.S. Department of Defense recently announced that they’re providing $75 million over five years as part of a cooperative agreement to advance the United States’ effort… Read more “Wearable Technology and Healthcare Apps Benefit Nurses and Patients”
New Website Provides Free Drug Diversion Resources
Headlines about drug diversion incidents are appearing with alarming frequency these days. In July, a nurse was accused of taking controlled substances away from patients at a… Read more “New Website Provides Free Drug Diversion Resources”
Pharmacists’ Role in Improving Medication Adherence – Digital Patient Tools
This is the fourth and final post in our Medication Adherence series. While pharmacists can provide valuable support in medication management, the ultimate goal is to enable… Read more “Pharmacists’ Role in Improving Medication Adherence – Digital Patient Tools”
News Corner: 21st Century Cures Act Part 2: Telemedicine and Interoperability
As we discussed in our post last week, the recently proposed 21st Century Cures Act holds promise for many aspects of healthcare. While we previously focused primarily… Read more “News Corner: 21st Century Cures Act Part 2: Telemedicine and Interoperability”
