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Innovation
Micro-Hospitals in the Spotlight: Small Size, Big Benefits
Often called neighborhood hospitals, these small-footprint facilities give health systems a branded presence in competitive and underserved markets.
CMO
Nationwide IV Fluid Shortage Could Change How Hospitals Manage Patient Hydration
Hospitals are facing seasonal strains on their already limited IV fluid resources.
CNO
How Stanford Health Care is Setting an Example in Emergency Nursing
Stanford Health Care is prioritizing emergency nurse certification, according to this CNE.
Pharma
Helene and CVS Land Double Whammy for 25K Patients Who Survive on IV Nutrition
Patients who rely on parenteral nutrition have a variety of conditions that render them unable to digest food.
Innovation
Patients Are Relying on Lyft, Uber to Travel Far Distances to Medical Care
Uber and Lyft trips can save patients and insurers money, costing a fraction of the typical fee for an ambulance...
Technology
Can Healthcare Leaders Learn From the VA’s Virtual Care Dilemma?
Virtual care programs for veterans are seeing mixed results. That could help healthcare organizations better understand what works and what...
CMO
New Partnership Provides Around-the-Clock Access to Virtual Care
Hackensack Meridian Health joins forces with K Health to offer 24/7 access to doctors.
Innovation
Rural NC County Is Set to Reopen its Shuttered Hospital with Help from a New Federal Program
Hospitals in 32 communities around the country have converted to the rural emergency hospital designation to prevent closure.
Technology
Michigan HIE Targets Data Exchange Silos in Emergency Care
A pilot project coordinated by the Michigan Health Information Network aims to help hospitals share critical patient data with EMS...
Marketing
Urgent Care or ER? With 'One-Stop Shop,' Hospitals Offer Both Under Same Roof
Docs decide whether it's urgent or emergency care ?the health system bills accordingly.
Innovation
Can Digital Health Help People Prepare for Extreme Weather Events?
CVS Health is identifying at-risk members of Aetna health plans of upcoming heat waves and connecting them with resources for...
Technology
Rescue From Above: How Drones May Narrow Emergency Response Times
Public safety and healthcare organizations across the country use drones to speed up lifesaving treatment in situations in which every...