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Quality and Safety

By Kat Jercich | 03:49 pm | May 22, 2020
Rapid opioid withdrawal can present severe symptoms in patients, but effective drawing down of dosage often presents a challenge for clinicians. 
By Bill Siwicki | 02:07 pm | May 22, 2020
Near the hottest of COVID-19 hotspots, the health system helped its respiratory therapists by combining tele-ICU, EHR and remote patient-monitoring technologies.
By Kat Jercich | 10:11 am | May 22, 2020
Voice and health AI technology company Orbita developed software to help nurses respond more efficiently to patients who need assistance while in care.
By Mike Miliard | 04:25 pm | May 20, 2020
As telehealth surges and patients get used to the new normal of remote consults, its new machine learning technology can give them tailored after-visit summaries.
By Kat Jercich | 04:28 pm | May 19, 2020
When it comes to cybersecurity issues, many in the healthcare industry likely recognize the importance of protecting patient medical data.
By Bill Siwicki | 12:48 pm | May 15, 2020
The state’s many health systems put competitive concerns aside for the greater good during a pandemic, using IT to send patients to locations that could best serve them.
By Nathan Eddy | 12:47 pm | May 15, 2020
The Center for Post-COVID Care will provide resources for patients recovering from the disease, while the new Institute for Health Equity Research will explore ways to reduce healthcare disparities.
By Kat Jercich | 10:48 am | May 15, 2020
Boston-area South Shore Health System raised HCAHPS scores for its OB/GYN department with the help of a mobile app providing consistent information to expectant patients.
By Kat Jercich | 01:03 pm | May 14, 2020
The New York-based company claims its platform can be used to more accurately monitor efficacy of immunotherapy.
By HIMSS TV | 08:55 am | May 14, 2020
2bPrecise CMO Joel Diamond, MD, says pharmacogenomics is a good entry point for providers in precision medicine, identifying the right medicine for better outcomes and patient satisfaction.