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  1. How Health IT Is Enhancing The Role Of Today’s RNs 5/11/2017

    The American Nurses Association just kicked off National Nurses Week 2017, honoring the nation’s three million nurses who are changing the face of patient care and compassion. Health IT Outcomes recently spoke with three nurses who also work in the healthcare IT space to hear how the latest technology advances are having a positive impact on the nursing profession. Here’s what they had to say.

  2. 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

  3. 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

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

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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

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

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

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

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

  10. 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