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AHA: 94% of hospitals financially impacted by Change Healthcare's cyberattack

Fierce Healthcare

Nearly every hospital is feeling the consequences of Change Healthcare’s cyberattack on their finances, patient care delivery, or both, according to reports from almost 1,000 hospitals compiled by | Almost 60% of surveyed hospitals reported at least $1 million of impacted revenues per day, and 74% said that the incident has had "direct" implications (..)

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STAT+: Hospitals try a new pitch to investors: other ways of making money

STAT

SAN FRANCISCO — If you learned anything about nonprofit hospitals on the first day of the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, it’s that they’ve all but abandoned the prospect of making significant profit on patient care.

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AI claims top spot by far in annual survey of what excites hospital executives

Fierce Healthcare

Artificial intelligence soared to the top spot in an annual survey that measures what emerging technology excites hospital executives as having the potential to transform the industry.

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Pharmacy services in emergency departments: a comprehensive approach to improve patient care

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

But now, a group of Spanish pharmacists and emergency medicine specialists have issued a joint declaration to streamline understanding and improve patient care. The number of clinical pharmacists involved in patient care in emergency departments (EDs) in Europe has increased significantly in recent years.

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Structured Agendas for Productive Hospital Leadership Meetings with Free Sample

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Introduction In the fast-paced and intricate world of healthcare, seamless coordination between various departments is crucial to ensure quality patient care and effective administration. One pivotal collaboration exists between the hospital president or administrator and the director of the pharmacy.

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Opinion: Hospital financing in black and white

STAT

During our training as doctors, we have rotated through safety-net hospitals, elite academic medical centers, and private clinics. The resources for patient care and comfort were sumptuous in some facilities, spartan in others. Read the rest…

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Roche debuts smart glucose monitor for hospital use

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In trials, the Glucommander algorithm has been shown to reduce severe low blood sugar episodes, shorten hospital stays and prevent hospital re-admissions. cobas pulse also features a camera to record images that can be incorporated into patient notes and scan barcodes, and a secure login system to help safeguard patient data. .

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