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Uncovering the Hidden Cybersecurity Risk: Implanted Medical Devices

HIT Consultant

Implanted Cybersecurity Risks Medical devices from pacemakers to insulin pumps, cochlear implants, glucose meters, nerve stimulators and more have revolutionized healthcare, improving quality of life and outcomes for millions of people. These include unchanged default passwords, unpatched firmware, and web-facing misconfigurations.

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Beterra Client Leadership Series: Dr. Jessica Gilmore, PharmD, MPH

Beterra

Jessicas unwavering commitment to excellence has set new standards for quality and safety in rural healthcare. Jessica is a dedicated and dynamic leader in healthcare, blending deep expertise with a passion for patient safety that drives real, meaningful change.

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AMA, Brigham and Women's, Joint Commission target equity, quality & safety

Healthcare It News

health systems approach their quality improvement and patient safety practices with health equity top of mind. The participating providers will learn strategies for identifying and addressing root causes of inequities with integrated approaches to quality, safety and operations. WHY IT MATTERS.

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Health System Adopts Thermal Printing, Builds on Reputation for Technological Excellence 

PDC Healthcare

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare Improves Patient Safety by Switching to Thermal Wristband and Label Printing Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System, an integrated healthcare delivery system in South Carolina, is building on its reputation for technological excellence with the recent adoption of thermal print patient identification technology.

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Creating a Culture of Quality: Strategies for Hospital Leaders

Readiness Rounds

Listen to the Conversation Instead The Importance of a Quality-Focused Culture In healthcare, quality is non-negotiable. For hospitals, its the foundation of patient safety, trust, and reputation. This commitment must transcend regulatory compliance and focus on continuous improvement.

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Beterra Client Leadership Series: Mariana V. Gattegno, MPH, CPHQ

Beterra

.” Addressing Contemporary Challenges in Patient Safety while Meeting the Needs of Rehab Hospitals. In today’s healthcare landscape, staffing shortages, and clinician burnout present significant challenges.

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MIPS 2024: Approved and Unapproved Policies in the Final Rule

p3care

Now, it’s truly the clinicians’ responsibility to take part in the healthcare improvement battle with full spirit. The clinicians need to be extra vigilant this time, as we notice that CMS is in full form. In CY 2024, it has already set the performance criteria and scoring standards.