Hannah Raiters

Quality improvement (QI) in healthcare is a systematic, data-driven approach aimed at enhancing the quality and safety of healthcare delivery. This practice focuses on creating processes that are safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and patient-centered. Historically, the responsibility for healthcare quality and safety was placed on

The scientific workflow behind drug discovery is a complex and iterative process that ensures accuracy, reproducibility, and scientific integrity. This workflow follows a structured approach, starting from the formulation of a scientific question to the generation of a comprehensive report based on the analyzed data. Understanding this workflow is

Northwestern Medicine has recently integrated Nuance's Dragon Ambient eXperience (DAX) Copilot with their Epic electronic health record (EHR) system. This strategic move aims to bolster workflow efficiency, mitigate clinician burden, and enhance patient access, underscoring a significant trend in the healthcare sector toward leveraging

Disparities in healthcare access remain a pressing global issue despite significant advances in medical technology, necessitating comprehensive strategies for inclusive innovation and multi-stakeholder collaboration. The juxtaposition of technological advances against rampant inequities in healthcare distribution beckons a reexamination of the

The healthcare industry is on the brink of a significant transformation, driven by the integration of advanced cloud services and artificial intelligence (AI). Royal Philips and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have expanded their strategic collaboration to enhance Philips’ HealthSuite cloud services, focusing on integrated diagnostics and generative AI w

Operation Smile UAE, in collaboration with Healthpoint, a multi-specialty hospital in Abu Dhabi, recently witnessed the successful execution of its 14th surgical program. This initiative marked a significant milestone for the organizations, having transformed the lives of 19 children from various nationalities through essential surgeries for cleft

In today's healthcare landscape, inefficiencies in operational processes create significant frustrations for both patients and providers. Long wait times, missed appointments, and disjointed care highlight what Charmaine Caruncho describes as the "Great Healthcare Disconnect." These systemic issues often stem from fragmented

In today's healthcare landscape, leveraging financial and operational data effectively is paramount for strategic decision-making. Despite holding a wealth of data, many healthcare organizations struggle to utilize it optimally. According to a recent survey, 92% of healthcare professionals believe their institutions need to do more to

Access to quality healthcare remains a pressing issue in many parts of the world, particularly for vulnerable populations. Various organizations, including GRET, have been at the forefront of addressing these disparities. Although GRET isn’t primarily a medical NGO, the organization’s endeavors focus on fortifying primary and community health sys

The concept and application of learning health systems (LHS) are integral to achieving continuous, intelligent enhancement in healthcare, which is crucial for transforming healthcare systems into learning entities. These systems utilize data effectively to drive improvements in care quality, safety, and efficiency. The article illuminates the