Why Retail isn’t the Future of Healthcare
Healthcare must be more than a transactional experience. The focus must be on relationships, continuity, and coordination.
Inova Health System and ContinuumRX launch JV
Inova Health System and ContinuumRX have formed a joint venture focused on continuity of care. The JV will give patients home infusion and specialty pharmacy services.
What Are the Benefits of Leasing Medical Equipment for Healthcare Facilities?
Leasing allows healthcare facilities more freedom to acquire up-to-date medical equipment without the need for immediate capital investment, opening doors for smaller and newer enterprises.
Report: Telehealth alone won’t alleviate specialist shortages
"Introducing telehealth into underserved communities generates new demand for services such as procedures or tests that can’t be done through video conferencing."
Communication, care continuity often break down at hospital discharge
Bad coordination often plagues patients’ transitions to the care of home health agencies, as well as to nursing homes and other professionals charged with helping them recuperate, studies show.
Brigham and Women’s tries microblogging for care continuity
A Brigham hospitalist discussed the program Monday at the American Medical Informatics Association annual symposium.