We need to continue investing in research for early stage, localized prostate cancer, develop treatments that balance efficacy with quality-of-life considerations, ensure diverse representation in clinical trials, and listen to patients and incorporate their perspectives into treatment development and decision-making.
SMS is reevaluating its Star Ratings. Not only do health plans stand to benefit from the new calculations — all healthcare companies and millions of patients will reap the rewards.
Discover what tools are essential for efficient, safe surgical extractions in today’s health care landscape, from elevators to forceps and beyond.
At MedCity News’ INVEST conference Monday, panelists in a session on patient-centric care talked about the impact of the pandemic. While Covid-19 has sparked some improvements, like greater access to virtual care, they said more change is needed.
Panelists at HLTH's patient engagement track, hosted by MedCity News, zeroed in on three strategies for achieving patient centricity: building trust, engaging health navigators and providing easy-to-understand health information.
We should encourage and inspire patients and families to make the decision to opt-in and share their data with trusted research organizations and foundations.
The bottom line is that good patient experience can drive higher hospital profitability and those experiences correlate closely with better care.
The layout of your phlebotomy station can significantly impact efficiency. A well-thought-out setup ensures that every tool is within reach, minimizing unnecessary movement and reducing patient wait times.
We live in a pre-Copernican model where all of the planets float around the healthcare system, including the patient. What we need is the patient at the center. We need to put the sun where it belongs.
Reaching your patients through the technology they already use is key to patient engagement, and email and text are the most effective way to reach patients of all ages.
Two things were missing from previous attempts by the Institute of Medicine to shine light on the epidemic of medical harm in U.S. healthcare: diagnostic error and a patient-centered approach to fixing the many problems.
Everyone's talking patient empowerment, patient safety and patient engagement, but often, patients themselves are an afterthought.
Discover Houston's best orthopedic surgery centers and what features — from personalized treatment plans to rehabilitation services — make these top providers stand out in their industry.
There is a significant effort underway in healthcare to ensure that patient and family goals guide the therapies and care that patients choose to receive.
With docs buried in EHRs, scanning tablet-ready genomics information and monitoring the various (interoperable!) devices – all the while tracking, say, their own Facebook feeds – how much actual attention does the individual patient get? Here’s a pretty astute take on patient-centered care from Sachin Jain(Opens in a new window), a lecturer on health policy […]
Today’s #Path2Cures(Opens in a new window) panel is a great reminder that patients need to be at the heart of all we do. — Nick Valeriani (@njvaleriani) June 24, 2014(Opens in a new window)Dr. Martin Harris, Chief Information Officer of Cleveland Clinic, has the best idea about how to cope with HIPAA that I’ve heard […]
As the healthcare landscape continues to move toward team-based care, pharmacists are playing a significant role in improving patient outcomes. One of the most important ways pharmacists can take an active role is by providing Medication Therapy Management (MTM).Uncovering the benefitsFor patients, a Comprehensive Medication Review (CMR) conducted during an MTM consultation provides a better […]
Medical errors are part of medical practice. No matter how hard the healthcare system tries, no treatment will be free of risk. We need to accept that and start making better decisions.