How-To Guide: Becoming the President and CEO of a Medical College
The president and CEO of Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) shares his healthcare leadership experience I was one of those people who knew what I wanted to do from a very early age....
View ArticleUtilizing Data to Transform the Patient Experience of Healthcare
Capture real-time data to create a patient experience that feels relevant and consistent over time Hospitals are complex physical and digital sites where humans, technology and information interact in...
View ArticleInformation Governance Adds Value to Resource-Restricted Healthcare...
Risks of poor quality data and information point to the need for proper governance As healthcare makes the shift to new value-based models, data integrity is the most critical asset for hospitals,...
View ArticleSecurity Essentials for Safe Mobile Access to Patient Health Data
Provide and protect patient data using health IT tools with built-in modern security In June, a break-in at Phoeniz, Ariz.-based Banner Health impacted 3.7 million patients making it the largest...
View ArticleHow to Use Data Analytics to Optimize the Revenue Cycle
Providing an opportunity to enhance your revenue cycle Between emerging payment models that emphasize value over volume and the dramatic increase in patient responsibility stemming from the rise in...
View ArticleHow Secure Texting Best Practices Enable Health System Compliance, Better...
Select a solution that brings convenience and stronger collaboration between team members As we continue to await the combined, updated guidance on secure texting from The Joint Commission and the...
View ArticleMedical Marketing for Radiologists
Analyzing brand strength and marketing strategy can lead to new insights and an enhanced patient experience Marketers who started out in the early years of radiology marketing like I did know the...
View ArticleFrom Detection to Prevention: How Disease Surveillance is a Critical...
The ability to identify disease outbreaks and trends early is critical to minimizing their potential impact on public health From measles and influenza to the Ebola virus, the ability to identify...
View ArticleAvoiding Healthcare Data Loss in the Age of Ransomware
Implement robust data protection plans in order to enable a reduction in operations interruptions and data loss According to a recent U.S. Government interagency report, How to Protect Your Networks...
View ArticleWhat CIOs Want CEOs to Know About Data Security
To help CEOs combat data security threats, CIOs are actively addressing a number of IT and analytics risks Over the past few years, the issue of data security has become increasingly more important to...
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The Theranos Collapse
An industry professional explains how Theranos’ collapse saved lives and improved an industry. The black cloud hanging over Elizabeth Homes, founder of Theranos and the world’s youngest self-made...
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Key Components of a Successful PPE Program
PPE programs are an important component in laboratory safety, but not all are created equal. Laboratory accidents can have tragic results, particularly if proper safety precautions are not taken. For...
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Epigenetics and Cancer Treatment
The article explores the impact of genetic research, epigenetics research and their applications for cancer treatments. While epigenetics research is relativity new, applications in genetic medicine...
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7 Types of Listening Styles and How to Approach Them
Tips for successful communication to different listening styles in the clinical laboratory. Those who have developed or grown up in an environment where a specific concept is the norm must remember...
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ASCLS Voice: How to Avoid Burnout
Retirees still have a vital role in the laboratory profession despite no longer working in the field. Particularly with providing advice on how to avoid burnout in the Lab. Let me introduce myself. I...
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The Link Between Talcum Powder and Ovarian Cancer
Study finds talcum powder use may increase carcinogenic outcomes, including ovarian cancer. Talc, the mineral used in Johnson & Johnson’s iconic baby powder (or talcum powder), has been used for a...
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IQCP: The Critical First-Year Findings
A year ago, laboratory journals, professional meetings and in-house planning were all about the pending deadline for implementation of the new CMS quality control option, the Individualized Quality...
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MLP Workforce Report
An expected 40% vacancy rate in labs sounds promising for new lab recruits Donning gloves, a protective mask and goggles, they operate microscopes, study blood samples and analyze tissue samples for...
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How to deal with Workplace Stress
Managing workplace stress in the clinical laboratory Stress comes in many shades and affects all of us differently-in different ways, times and places. Stress in one environment could be different...
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ASCLS Voice: Transparency Ensures Patient Safety in Clinical Labs
The Thernos scandal highlights the importance of clinical laboratory professionals in providing safe testing information. Over the past couple of years, there have been numerous articles about...
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