Checking In? Why Hospitals Are Offering Services Like Hotels
You can't spell "hospitality" without "hospital." Many hospitals are taking this to heart and offering services that very closely resemble that of a hotel, from custom meals to valet…
Judgment, Fact and Anxiety
During the Resident Patient Safety Summer Camp in Telluride two-weeks ago, the group joined in an emotional discussion led by one of our patient advocates, Carole Hemmelgarn, also a graduate…
Ethical Decisions: Strong Leadership and Effective Planning Are Key
For months I've been listening to books for leisure, but with this latest I'm back on to my professional interests. However, this one is also personal.If you are involved in…
Is Medical Inflation Coming Back to Bite Us?
PWC made a pretty big splash this week with its projection that medical costs will rise at a faster rate next year than they have in the recent past. The story…
Andrew Schorr Reporting from EHA 2014
In this new video, I am reporting from Milan at EHA 2014. The atmosphere is upbeat and positive with over 10,000 clinical people and researchers from all around the world,…
The Penalty Box: CMS’s 3 Ways to Ding Hospitals
Summary: Are you one of many hospitals being dinged with CMS penalties? Are you ready to be dinged for Hospital Acquired Conditions, in addition to readmissions and value-based purchasing? How…
How SlideShare Can Increase Your Hospital’s Credibility
A hospital’s credibility is important for patient recruitment and retention. If you provide visible support through hospital leadership, people will come to you, utilize your services and become ambassadors on…
Clinical Nurse Leaders: The Air Traffic Controllers of Patient Care [INFOGRAPHIC]
Established only 11 years ago, the role of the clinical nurse leader is a relatively new one. At the time of introduction, it was the first new nursing role in…
Should Your Medical Practice Have a Twitter Account?
Using social media sites can be a wonderful way for medical practices to connect with their patients, potential patients and the community at large. After all, most practices only see…
