ARTICLES BY CHRISTINE KERN
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Transform Health Screenings Into Gameplay4/6/2017
New VR technology helps track blood pressure and BMI and revolutionizes health screenings. By Christine Kern, contributing writer
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Accurate Readmissions Predictions Are Now Possible4/5/2017
Partnership provides hospitals in North Carolina with earlier, better readmission predictions. By Christine Kern, contributing writer
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Will Robots Redesign Healthcare Policy?4/4/2017
How robotics has the power to transform healthcare. By Christine Kern, contributing writer
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Cybersecurity Report Shows 320% Increase In Hacking Attacks In 20164/3/2017
Ransomware is now a prominent threat to hospitals. By Christine Kern, contributing writer
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Nursing Informatics Continues To Grow, Survey Finds3/16/2017
HIMSS Poll finds nursing informatics specialists’ experience and salary continue to rise. Nursing Informatics Continues To Grow, Survey Finds By Christine Kern, contributing writer
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1 In 4 Hospital Staff Report Using Expired Or Recalled Products On Patients3/9/2017
Better supply chain management leads to better quality of care and improved patient safety. By Christine Kern, contributing writer
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Scope Contaminations Higher Than Previously Estimated3/2/2017
Scopes often remain contaminated despite standard cleaning procedures. By Christine Kern, contributing writer
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Healthcare Stakeholders Coalition Calls For Preauthorization Reforms2/24/2017
The proposal offers 21 principles for prior-authorization requirements. By Christine Kern, contributing writer
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Hospital Setting Variations Are Crucial For Positive Patient Outcomes2/23/2017
Some 10,000 Medicare patients die within seven days of Emergency Department discharges annually. By Christine Kern, contributing writer
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Trump's Proposed Mexican Import Tax Could Hit Medical Supplies Hard2/20/2017
Republican plan to impose higher border taxes would raise healthcare costs. By Christine Kern, contributing writer