Articles By Christine Kern

1. Transform Health Screenings Into Gameplay 4/6/2017

   New VR technology helps track blood pressure and BMI and revolutionizes health screenings. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

2. Accurate Readmissions Predictions Are Now Possible 4/5/2017

   Partnership provides hospitals in North Carolina with earlier, better readmission predictions. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

3. Will Robots Redesign Healthcare Policy? 4/4/2017

   How robotics has the power to transform healthcare. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

4. Cybersecurity Report Shows 320% Increase In Hacking Attacks In 2016 4/3/2017

   Ransomware is now a prominent threat to hospitals. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

5. Nursing Informatics Continues To Grow, Survey Finds 3/16/2017

   HIMSS Poll finds nursing informatics specialists’ experience and salary continue to rise. Nursing Informatics Continues To Grow, Survey Finds By Christine Kern, contributing writer

6. 1 In 4 Hospital Staff Report Using Expired Or Recalled Products On Patients 3/9/2017

   Better supply chain management leads to better quality of care and improved patient safety. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

7. Scope Contaminations Higher Than Previously Estimated 3/2/2017

   Scopes often remain contaminated despite standard cleaning procedures. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

8. Healthcare Stakeholders Coalition Calls For Preauthorization Reforms 2/24/2017

   The proposal offers 21 principles for prior-authorization requirements. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

9. Hospital Setting Variations Are Crucial For Positive Patient Outcomes 2/23/2017

   Some 10,000 Medicare patients die within seven days of Emergency Department discharges annually. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

10. Trump's Proposed Mexican Import Tax Could Hit Medical Supplies Hard 2/20/2017

    Republican plan to impose higher border taxes would raise healthcare costs. By Christine Kern, contributing writer