April 7, 2022
Supporting assault survivors and nurse examiners with electronic assessments
Community healthcare isn’t just about clinical accuracy; it’s also treating patients with sensitivity and compassion when they are most vulnerable. One of the most difficult situations involves addressing the immediate physical and psychological needs of sexual assault survivors. It’s so important ...
March 30, 2022
A year later: Reflections on another National Doctors’ Day
I’m writing this on my flight back from Orlando following the 2022 HIMSS Conference. It’s been a whirlwind of a week and I’m finally getting a chance to take a breath and reflect on the experience.
March 29, 2022
Finding direction at HIMSS22: Observations on trends
Wear comfortable shoes. That's the advice everyone gave me before attending my first HIMSS conference. But what I didn’t hear was “make sure you know the bus stop of your hotel.” After a roundtrip ride from the conference center, past my hotel and back, and a 20 minute wait for that next bus, I ...
March 17, 2022
Adapting to the new realities of physician practices
The face of healthcare continues to change, increasing the need for technology to adapt to new realities of where and how physicians are employed. Whatever the structure of the practice, MEDITECH recognizes that there are several common priorities in the current healthcare environment, and ...
February 15, 2022
Healthcare in 2022: The fluid way forward
Those who know me well know that I am driven by a sense of optimism — looking to the future with a sense of all that will be possible, even during unpredictable times. I am filled with a tremendous sense of pride to see how our industry has responded to recent challenges none of us would have ...
Let us help you do more.
We're here to provide healthcare IT resources that inform and empower healthcare professionals all over the world.
January 18, 2022
Improving health equity one medication at a time
Sometimes, despite your best efforts, your ED becomes a revolving door of the same patients. Not because of treatment issues, but because of care inequality issues. At Ozarks Healthcare, we serve a community where 23% of the population lives below poverty level, and many residents are uninsured or ...
January 4, 2022
Serving your community with a quality strategy
One of the most rewarding things about working in healthcare is the opportunity to make a difference — for patients, for the populations we serve, and for the people we work with. Working in a field where change can come in the blink of an eye, I’ve learned that there is no substitute for a solid ...
November 9, 2021
Anderson Hospital’s strategy to remain independent affords better community care
When Anderson Hospital (Maryville, IL) was first established over 40 years ago, it was with a singular focus of providing all residents of Madison County with the best care possible. Since our inception, our leadership has been unwavering in their commitment to the community and we continue to ...
November 2, 2021
How jump starting quality improvement efforts can lead to transformational change
We all have grand aspirations as we embark on new projects, but many times, even the best-laid plans are at the mercy of an all too common roadblock: “it’s just not the right time.”
September 8, 2021
How a modern EHR will help The Aga Khan University Hospitals improve care throughout the developing world
Making quality healthcare accessible to everyone is a challenge and a priority in every country. It can be particularly difficult to meet the needs of underserved populations who live in remote areas.