How One Hospital Reduced Pediatric Emergency Transfers
In this Stage 7 success story, we explore how Arkansas Children's Hospital observed a sustained decreased in pediatric emergency transfers through the implementation of a new Watcher program.
Process Improvement in Stroke Patient Care
By combining technology, process improvement and clinical decision support tools, the Metro Health stroke care team is now able to prepare for patients before they arrive in the ED, improving communication and patient outcomes.
St. Stephen’s Hospital: From EMR Implementation to Digital Integration
2019 Davies Award winner St. Stephen’s Hospital of Hervey Bay, Australia is also the first HIMSS Analytics Stage 7 validated hospital in Australia. Read about how they innovated for improvement.
Streamlining Transitional Care Management Workflows
In this Stage 7 success story, we explore how Jefferson Health worked to improve transitional care management in a complex medical environment to keep patients well throughout their inpatient to outpatient journey.
Maximizing the Value of Risk-Adjustment Models
In this Stage 7 success story, learn how Mount Sinai Medical Center leveraged the full capabilities of their EMR to provide high-quality care and increase provider engagement.
Enhancing the Patient and Caregiver Experience
In this Stage 7 success story, see how Texas Children’s Hospital, the largest children’s hospital in the U.S., improved patient and caregiver experiences with health information and technology.
June 3 Deadline for Additional COVID-19 CARES Act Provider Relief Funds
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced a June 3, 2020, submission deadline for providers to receive an additional payment from the Provider Relief Fund’s $50 billion General Distribution.
Redesigning and Automating Healthcare Workflows for Success
In this Stage 7 success story, see how Nicklaus Children’s Hospital redesigned and automated healthcare workflows to provide the best care possible.
Reducing Adverse Drug Events for High-Risk Patients
Adverse drug events (ADEs) are the reason for 1.3 million emergency department visits each year. See how Parkland Health leveraged analytics to prevent ADEs for high-risk patients.
HIMSS Media Brands Earn 2020 Azbee Awards
HIMSS Media brands Healthcare IT News and Healthcare Finance News have been awarded 2020 Azbee Awards of Excellence by the American Society of Business Publication Editors.
Nurses Own Innovation at Second Annual NursePitch Competition
HIMSS, the American Nurses Association Enterprise and BD have come together again as innovation leaders in making the second annual NursePitch a success, with first place awarded to AMPAworks, a team offering solutions for real-time inventory tracking and management.
Saving Lives With Enhanced Sepsis Treatment Protocol
Here’s how UCHealth made workflow changes that led to a reduction in sepsis mortality thanks to better detection and treatment.