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How Reasoning-Based AI Improves Care Transitions

HIT Consultant

As AI and large language models (LLMs) become more integrated into healthcare, it is essential to develop frameworks that prioritize patient safety, clinical expertise, and evidence-based practice. By standardizing the outputs, the system helps maintain quality and alignment across different care teams and settings.

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SMS Marketing in Healthcare: Revolutionizing Patient Engagement and Outcomes

Healthcare Success

Patient education and wellness tips to foster long-term health, manage chronic conditions, and reduce hospital readmissions. Strategic Applications To further elevate your marketing strategy, consider these strategic applications: Care coordination updates to keep patients informed about care transitions, referrals, and appointment changes.

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Bridging Healthcare’s Digital Divide: The Interoperability Imperative

HIT Consultant

Comprehensive data sharing enables healthcare organizations to make informed decisions, streamline administrative processes, and enhance patient safety. Miscommunication during care transitions is a leading cause of medical errors, with 80% of serious medical errors attributable to such breakdowns.

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St. Luke’s Health Deploys Epic-Integrated I-PASS Solution for Standardized Handoff Communication

HIT Consultant

Luke’s Health System today announced it is implementing Epic-integrated standardized communication tools across the health system and have selected the I-PASS Patient Safety Institute to implement the I-PASS solution. Luke’s is known for,” said Bart Hill, MD, VP and Chief Quality Officer of St.

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Cyberattacks: A Recipe for Nurse Burnout and Compromised Patient Care

HIT Consultant

Every cyberattack on the healthcare system serves as a stark reminder that communication breakdowns are not simply inconveniences; they threaten patient safety and significantly impact frontline workers. To strengthen both cybersecurity and the integrity of patient data, comprehensive staff training is crucial.

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State Maternal Mortality Review Committees Address Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health to Improve Maternal Health

NASHP

In Illinois , the MMRC notes that health care providers must, by state law, use the Illinois Prescription Monitoring Program to review patients’ past prescriptions and identify potential dependence and drug-seeking behavior. SBIRT) [22] in multiple health settings, including emergency rooms and pediatric primary care.

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How Effective Patient Communication Boards Improve Safety & HCAHPS Scores

Readiness Rounds

This blog aims to address these uncertainties and provide insights into optimizing the use of patient communication boards. → This blog aims to address these uncertainties and provide insights into optimizing the use of patient communication boards. → Do you ever question the effectiveness of your hospital's communication boards?