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Compassion Tech: Merging Technology, Consumerism and the Human Connection for Health Innovation
Although “compassion tech” does not yet define a particular category of innovations, it follows the natural evolution of health care technology. While e-health was popularized by the digitization of health care through electronic medical records, we now use “digital health” to refer to a wide range of consumer-facing and backend technologies like wearables, analytic platforms and clinical decision support.
AHA Podcast: Standardization results in enhanced value and improved outcomes
Hospitals and health systems are redesigning their delivery systems to bring improved outcomes at lower cost. In this podcast, AHA’s Julia Resnick explores with University of Tennessee Medical Center leaders an approach that concentrates on developing disease specific, patient-centric plans.
Free resources available to help hospitals and health systems prevent human trafficking
In this final Q&A in conjunction with Human Trafficking Awareness month, Ashely Garrett, director of National Human Trafficking Training and Technical Assistance Center, shares why hospitals and health systems are key players in stopping human trafficking and what support exists to strengthen interventions.
Study: Continuity of inpatient care associated with better outcomes
In a three-year study of Medicare data from hospitals in Texas, patients receiving care from hospitalists whose schedules permitted continuity of care had lower mortality, readmissions and costs 30 days after discharge and were more likely to be discharged directly home.
Chairman’s File: Patient safety is our top priority
As health care in our nation transforms, one thing remains constant for America’s hospitals and health systems: our unwavering commitment to providing safe, high-quality, patient-centric care.
Chairman’s File: Podcast — Getting Patients and Caregivers on the Same Page
When invited to play a larger role in their own care, many patients welcome the chance — and results show that patient engagement, in turn, improves outcomes.