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CMO
The Exec: How to Reduce Hospital Readmission Rates
To reduce readmission rates, hospitals must consider several factors such as standards for length of stay, medication management, and discharge...
Innovation
Healthcare Diversified: Hospitals Are Outsourcing Minor Surgeries
The Cleveland Clinic is the latest to partner with a developer of ambulatory surgery centers to take minimally invasive procedures...
CMO
Why CMOs Should Pay Attention to Physical Function Deficits
A recent study found that measures of physical function, such as grip strength and gait speed, are strongly associated with...
CFO
$15M Saved: How UC Health Is Investing in Data
This initiative shows the possibilities when healthcare invests in data.
CMO
Nationwide IV Fluid Shortage Could Change How Hospitals Manage Patient Hydration
Hospitals are facing seasonal strains on their already limited IV fluid resources.
Innovation
New Technology Helps Intermountain Improve Liver Transplants
The OrganOx replicates conditions inside the human body to keep livers viable during the journey from the donor to the...
Innovation
Innovative Tech Helps Surgeons 'See' What They're Doing
Healthcare providers are using AR and VR technology to improve surgical outcomes. Is it working?
CMO
Banner Health Initiative Reduces Surgical Site Infections
The performance improvement effort was implemented at every one of the health system's hospitals.
CFO
4 Ways CFOs Can Battle Low Reimbursement
CFOs are seeing more resource-intensive services that do not reimburse well, or at all.
Technology
Smart Phone Apps + Health Coach = Better Surgical Outcomes, Says UPMC
A digital platform developed at UPMC helps patients prep for surgery and speeds recovery.
CMO
Health System CMO Shares Impact of Change Healthcare Cyberattack
With prior authorizations disrupted, Davis Health System is performing fewer elective surgeries after the cyberattack.
CMO
4 CMO Predictions for Healthcare in 2024
Physician leaders will need to respond quickly to opportunities and challenges this year.