-
When you should fake it
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementDriving, swimming and being pregnant are good examples of when "fake it until you make it" is clearly not a good idea. Surprisingly, though, there are a lot of great times when this philosophy can really benefit us at work. Here are three scenarios where a quick fake can have a positive impact.
-
ACA uncertainty fuels slowdown in healthcare hiring
Scott E. Rupp Healthcare AdministrationAfter the astronomical rise in U.S. job growth in February, the same can't be said for the following month, March. Nonfarm payrolls increased by 235,000 jobs in February, and the unemployment rate dropped to 4.7 percent in the first full month of President Donald Trump's term, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported at the time. By the same measurement, the U.S. economy only added 98,000 jobs in March, deeply disappointing analysts who predicted as many 180,000 new hirings.
-
The nurse who plays well with others
Keith Carlson Healthcare AdministrationWhen a nurse gets a performance review from his or her manager, playing well with others may not be high on the priority list, but it should be. In the days of elementary school report cards, playing well with others can be a hallmark of being a good student. The well-behaved school-age kid shares crayons, waits patiently in line to use the water fountain, and cooperates at the pencil sharpener. Playing well with others is an important life skill to be learned.
-
Digital startup health investments still robust
Scott E. Rupp Healthcare AdministrationNo matter how you slice it, 2017's startup deals are going well. In one analysis, more than $1 billion in deals have been done; even better, there may have been upwards of $2.5 billion already spent. Rock Health stats show the previous, StartUp Health shows the latter.
-
How can healthcare leaders ensure safety?
Christina Thielst Healthcare AdministrationLeadership is multifaceted, complex and full of daily challenges — especially in the healthcare field. When talking to most healthcare CEOs, one often hears that their people are their greatest resource, helping them keep pace with the evolutionary changes. If this is true, investments made in this area can yield great results.
-
Nurses to rally in DC again to promote safe staffing
Joan Spitrey Healthcare AdministrationOn May 12, 2016, on an overcast cool morning, a grassroots movement took a stand on the lawn of the U.S. Capitol. Hundreds of nurses from around the country gathered to bring attention to patient-nurse ratios. But more importantly, they gathered to show their fellow healthcare workers that they would no longer be silent when it came to patient safety.
-
Gottlieb vows to uphold FDA’s ‘gold standard’
Dr. Abimbola Farinde PharmaceuticalEver since President Donald Trump was inaugurated in January, he has pledged to cut burdensome regulations on businesses and industry. When it comes to the pharmaceutical industry, Trump vowed at his first joint address of Congress to "slash the restraints" on drug development by streamlining the drug approval process of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
-
Why is Blue Cross Blue Shield investing in Higi?
Scott E. Rupp Healthcare AdministrationRecent news of insurer Blue Cross Blue Shield's investment in healthcare company Higi may have sparked some questions — particularly, what exactly is Higi? Founded in 2012 by Michael Ferro, Higi owns and operates more than 11,000 self-screening health kiosks in retailers nationwide, Crain's Chicago Business reports. In 2014, Higi signed a deal with national drugstore chain Rite Aid to become its sole provider of health stations where customers can check their weight, pulse, body mass index and blood pressure.
-
Dear doctors, here’s how to make a good first impression
Christina Nava Healthcare AdministrationWhat do patients experience when they go to your practice? Have you ever looked at online reviews just to see what kind of feedback you've received? If not, maybe now is the time to start. First impressions can determine whether positive or negative reviews are left online, so it's important to be mindful of the way your practice is being perceived.
-
The perfect pairing: Patient access and analytics
Jason Williams Healthcare AdministrationSome things just go together. Pen and paper. Chocolate and peanut butter. So what about patient access and analytics? Maybe you never thought of bringing them together, but who considered chocolate and peanut butter before it happened? As we commemorate Patient Access Week from April 2-8, hospitals can make their revenue cycle sweeter by using analytics to improve patient access, and we'll discuss how.
All Healthcare Administration Articles