When hospitals improve patient flow and handoffs, it can also improve patient satisfaction, a measure that is increasingly linked to hospital reimbursement. Desiree Einsweiler, CEO of the Palo Alto ...

The emergency department serves as the primary driver of admit volume in most hospitals, accounting for more than half of hospital admissions on average. If an ED fails to function efficiently — ...

A large part of an ambulatory surgery center’s reputation hinges on efficiency. “Smooth patient flow is key to surgeon and patient satisfaction, both which are key performance indicators for an ASC,” ...

In August 2009, the Medical Group Management Association released the results of its annual survey of its members on issues that challenge them the most in their professional lives. In this edition of ...

Although health systems have seen some much-needed improvement to operating margins in recent quarters, these positive headlines mask a disturbing reality that illustrates the immense challenges most ...

New real-time mapping project provides full visibility of operations, uncovering an opportunity to reduce manual workload by up to 50% The project brought together over 80 stakeholders to document how ...

Although most diseases are well defined, the patent experience for those who have the same condition can differ dramatically for a multitude of reasons. The physical and psychological impact on ...

ATLANTA -- October 8, 2008 -- Today, StatCom announced the findings of the 2008 National Survey on Patient Flow Challenges and Technologies, an independent, nationwide survey of more than 200 ...