Importance of Organizational Culture in Healthcare Settings
What is your organizational culture? So many incredible attributes contribute to a great healthcare environment, and professionalism definitely rises to the top. It plays an…
2021
Primary Care’s Challenge
Tomorrow’s primary care practice should feature multiple team members, closer collaboration with other providers, and a greater awareness and usage of community resources. How will…
In the Name of the Patient
Differing views on ‘scope of practice’ “Scope of practice” is a term describing the services that a health professional is deemed competent to perform and…
The Importance of Independent and Specialty Distributors Throughout the Pandemic
The pandemic provided its share of challenges for the healthcare supply chain throughout 2020. As health systems scrambled to meet demand brought on by COVID-19,…
Cyberattacks Threaten U.S. Hospitals
Premier’s chief information security officer identifies the organizations most at risk, and how best to safeguard against future attacks If you thought your news feed…
The Geriatric ED
Specially outfitted EDs accommodate elderly patients, though expense is an issue Picture this scenario. You have taken your 90-year-old father to the emergency room at…
Collaborative Diabetes Care
The AMGA’s Together 2 Goal® campaign has concluded after a five-year. What were the results? The American Medical Group Association announced this spring that its…
Ambulatory Surgery Centers
COVID-19 has tested the resilience of ambulatory surgery centers,but ASCs appear to be emerging stronger than ever. “Certainly, the last year has been difficult for…
Health news and notes
Aspirin reduces preeclampsia risk A low-dose aspirin regimen reduces the risk for preeclampsia in pregnant women, leading the US Preventive Services Task Force in February…
June 2021
Cover Story – Top Non-Acute Supply Chain Leaders: More than ever before, non-acute facilities play a critical role in delivering care and reaching today’s patient…