Morgan Naithercott

The healthcare industry suffered a major blow in February 2024 when a cyberattack on Change Healthcare disrupted operations and compromised patient data across the United States. This unprecedented event forced the healthcare sector to rethink and revamp its approach to cybersecurity. The Impact of the Cyberattack Immediate Repercussions The

The University of Delaware is currently evaluating the possibility of withdrawing from the State of Delaware's group healthcare plan due to significantly rising costs. This issue was prominently highlighted during recent faculty senate meetings and has created noticeable concern within the university community. One of the critical factors

In recent years, healthcare organizations have increasingly focused on transforming their operations to enhance efficiency, boost employee morale, and prepare for expansions or new facilities. These dynamic transformations require a delicate equilibrium between the urgency of change and multiple critical factors, including organizational capacity,

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has driven significant transformations in the healthcare industry, becoming a key force in shaping sector policy. The reform law focuses on value-based care delivery, patient-centered services, and expanding access to much-needed treatments. These principles create substantial opportunities for innovation, mainly

Mental healthcare has traditionally relied on subjective methods such as clinician observations and self-reported symptoms from patients to diagnose and treat various psychological conditions. This longstanding approach, while beneficial in many ways, often results in imprecise treatment plans and unsatisfactory outcomes for a significant number

Organizations that presently provide medical assistance are confronted with numerous pressures, including cost increases and changes in demand, all of which require the management of sundry approaches. Pioneering such change is HealthPoint as a delivery model that aims at putting the patient at the point of service to embrace technology in the

Salesforce has announced the forthcoming launch of a suite of pre-built artificial intelligence (AI) tools designed specifically to enhance healthcare operations. These innovative AI capabilities will be integrated into Salesforce's Health Cloud platform, offering healthcare organizations new ways to automate and streamline numerous

In the rapidly evolving world of healthcare, organizations face the dual challenge of improving patient care quality while simultaneously reducing operational costs. The implementation of Lean Six Sigma (LSS) and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) presents a novel approach to address these challenges by streamlining processes and eliminating

Psychiatric care is a critical component of the healthcare system, addressing complex mental health conditions that require precise and patient-focused treatment. Historically, psychiatric practices have relied on manual procedures for data collection and patient intake, leading to inefficiencies and potential errors. However, with the advent of

The healthcare landscape is continuously evolving, driven by the need for improved clinical workflows, efficient patient management, and enhanced quality of care. Concord Hospital in New Hampshire has taken a significant step forward by adopting Wellsheet’s predictive clinical workflow platform. This technological leap has not only streamlined o