Fostering the "Value" of the Value Analysis Process in Healthcare
Value analysis is essential for ensuring that healthcare organizations make decisions that enhance patient care while optimizing resources and managing costs effectively. It's about more than just ...
Read moreAI in Healthcare Applications and the Potential for Preventable Harm
The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare promises transformative changes that could significantly improve clinical outcomes, reduce operational costs, and enhance the quality of car...
Read moreThe Vital Role of Patient Safety Organizations in Senior Care
As our population ages, ensuring safe, high-quality healthcare for seniors has never been more crucial. The older adult population often experiences higher levels of medical complexity, which can i...
Read moreThe Importance of Awareness and Reporting in Healthcare Incident Management
Introduction Healthcare incident management begins with the crucial steps of awareness and reporting. Delaying these steps can have significant consequences, leading to repeated incidents before t...
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ECRI's Top 10 Health Technology Hazards: A Vital Resource for Healthcare Providers
We're excited to announce that ECRI's highly anticipated annual report—Top 10 Health Technology Hazards for 2025—is on the way and is launching early! This report is crucial for healthcare organiza...
Read moreEnhancing Healthcare Decision-Making: Leveraging Data-Driven Value Analysis for Better Outcomes
Introduction In healthcare, the decisions made during the value analysis process can significantly impact patient outcomes and operational efficiency. To make these decisions count, it's essential ...
Read moreECRI webinar demonstrates methods for effective guideline development Clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) are statements that include recommendations intended to optimize patient care that are info...
Read moreNew Water Quality Standards for Medical Device Processing
In 2023, healthcare facilities saw a shift from advisory best practices in water quality for medical device processing to enforceable standards with the release of AAMI ST108:2023. This new standar...
Read moreAt-Home Cardiac Rehabilitation Just as Effective as Center-Based Programs
Reimbursement Enacted during Pandemic Set to Expire At-home or hybrid cardiac rehabilitation (CR) programs are safe and work as well as or better than center-based programs for reducing risk and im...
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