Any business process is only as strong as the weakest link—and your candidate experience is no different. A CareerBuilder study of more than 4,500 workers and 1,500 hiring managers outlines the complex perceptions, attitudes, and behaviors of both candidates and hiring managers to better help employers identify and address where they fall short in their current process, which … [Read more...] about Do you have any of these 12 missing links in your candidate experience?
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4 ways to keep your cool in the midst of chaos
By Cheryl Toth How well do you think you handle stress at work? I used to think I was pretty good at it, until a few years ago, when I realized I wasn't. I was working for a healthcare technology company that was young and rapidly growing. Every day, my task and responsibility list seemed to grow exponentially. At first it was exciting, but after a while I was buried under a … [Read more...] about 4 ways to keep your cool in the midst of chaos
Insurance companies: An unexpected ally in preventative healthcare
Scientists at UCLA have determined that medical insurance company records can be used to make accurate predictions about future health issues in their members. These predictions lead to better outcomes by enabling proactive treatments for future illness, rather than falling back on reactive treatments for each new health crisis. In recent years, computers have used "big … [Read more...] about Insurance companies: An unexpected ally in preventative healthcare
25 ideas for going green at work
To help celebrate Earth Day, here are 25 ideas for going green at work from FlexJobs, a telecommuting and flexible job site that has long promoted going green in its business practices. Take a look at these tips and then consider going green whenever possible, every day. It's easier than you might think to make every day Earth day. Reduce or eliminate your paper usage. Print … [Read more...] about 25 ideas for going green at work
How telehealth can help medically complex elders achieve better outcomes while also reducing healthcare costs
A recent study conducted by Seniorlink, Inc. found that medically complex patients age 65 and older had dramatically lower rates of hospitalizations, emergency room visits, and falls when family caregivers and clinicians engaged with each other through a technology-enabled care plan. The analysis also revealed that this approach resulted in a significant reduction in healthcare … [Read more...] about How telehealth can help medically complex elders achieve better outcomes while also reducing healthcare costs
Improving patient health outcomes with telerehab
Orthopedic surgeon Michael Oberlander, MD, believes that telerehab can help alleviate the challenges that patients face with pain and their adherence to physical therapy (PT). Oberlander, president and chief medical officer of Trainer Rx, presented his insights at HIMSS 2018 as one of the speakers at the Intelligent Health Pavilion in Las Vegas, NV. (HIMSS stands for Healthcare … [Read more...] about Improving patient health outcomes with telerehab
Future of Health survey finds patients and doctors want more digital interaction
Both consumers and physicians are eager for increased digital engagement, according to a new nationwide poll released by Ernst & Young LLP (EY) last week at HIMSS18. (HIMSS stands for Healthcare Information Management Systems Society.) More than half (54%) of consumers surveyed indicate a comfort level contacting their physician digitally, and express interest in using … [Read more...] about Future of Health survey finds patients and doctors want more digital interaction
How telehealth is helping emergency eye care teams
DigiSight Technologies, a digital health company, has launched a telehealth solution that enables healthcare teams to collaborate and make informed decisions at the point-of-care at thirteen Banner Health facilities across Arizona. Using Paxos, Banner Health has introduced a teleophthalmology program that allows emergency room doctors to capture the image of a serious eye … [Read more...] about How telehealth is helping emergency eye care teams
Healthcare organizations are deathly behind on this one cybersecurity practice
SecurityScorecard, a leader in security ratings, recently released a new report titled, "SecurityScorecard 2018 Healthcare Report: A Pulse on The Healthcare Industry's Cybersecurity Risks," which pulls data from more than 1200 healthcare companies. The research team analyzed information such as issue severity, industry-defined risk level, corporate peer performance, and more. … [Read more...] about Healthcare organizations are deathly behind on this one cybersecurity practice
What makes a successful practice manager
By Shane Carter bio Being a practice manager in today's health care environment is a very tough job. Disruptive and transformational change is underway in health care delivery. The modernization of health care has created a complex, changing environment that requires a successful practice to employ technology, advanced systems, and an educated and dedicated staff. Because … [Read more...] about What makes a successful practice manager