From the Editor One thing leads to another Value-based care, population health and the care continuum are all connected September 12, 2016 Bill Santamour No Comments Three terms are driving health care transformation: value-based care, population health management and the continuum of care.Read More
Dashboard Births of the nation Birthrates fell slightly in 2015. July 12, 2016 Bill Santamour No Comments Birthrates fell slightly in 2015.Read More
Update In Brief April 2016 News about population health, home health aides, social workers, NPSF, patient safety, collaborative governance, social determinants of health April 4, 2016 Bill Santamour No Comments News about population health, home health aides, social workers, NPSF, patient safety, collaborative governance, social determinants of healthRead More
Viewpoint The new health care consumer looking at finances, value Pocketbook issues driving patients as health care becomes more like a retail industry. April 4, 2016 Jane Sarasohn-Kahn No Comments Pocketbook issues driving patients as health care becomes more like a retail industry.Read More
Data and IT Predictive analytics is transforming health care Predictive analytics can help hospitals improve patient care, become more efficient and reduce costs. April 4, 2016 Karyn Hede No Comments Predictive analytics can help hospitals improve patient care, become more efficient and reduce costs.Read More
Dashboard How many new cancer cases will be diagnosed in the U.S. this year? Plus, the cost of reporting on quality of care. April 4, 2016 Bill Santamour No Comments Plus, the cost of reporting on quality of care.Read More
Feature: Pharmacy Transformation Dispensing with old pharmacy rules crucial in health transformation More patient interaction for hospital pharmacists can advance new models of care. April 4, 2016 Geri Aston No Comments Pharmacists are rewriting the script and coming out from behind the scenes to play a more direct role in patient care, advising on medications both before and after discharge.Read More
From The Editor Using predictive analytics to make the most use of Big Data Big Data sounds like some kind of bully. But used properly, you can turn it into a practical and groundbreaking tool. April 4, 2016 Bill Santamour No Comments Big Data sounds like some kind of bully. But used properly, you can turn it into a practical and groundbreaking tool.Read More
Practical Matters There's no finish line in the pursuit of board diversity Boards must keep changing as the concept of inclusiveness continues to evolve. April 4, 2016 Jena E. Abernathy No Comments Boards must keep changing as the concept of inclusiveness continues to evolve.Read More
Staffing Nurse residency programs A shortage of critical are and specialty nurses is prompting certain hospitals to establish their own RN residency programs. March 14, 2016 Maggie Van Dyke No Comments A shortage of critical are and specialty nurses is prompting certain hospitals to establish their own RN residency programs.Read More