Innovation in a Pressured Environment This article was written by Lisa Miller. Innovation in healthcare is constantly changing and challenging the way in which hospitals operate but integrating that innovation into a pressured environment is a problem faced by many health systems. Healthcare ethnography can help your hospital to discover front line insights to transform
This article was written by Lisa Miller. Saving Your Hospital Money with SDOH Strategies As the US healthcare sector continues to assess the fallouts from the pandemic, the impact of social and economic factors on patient health are being closely scrutinized. While your hospital plans its COVID-19 recovery strategy, I encourage you to include proven
Social Determinants of Health This article was written by Lisa Miller. This blog is the second and final part of our research proven SDOH (Social Determinants of Health) strategies for your hospital. You can read the first part here. Introduction In order to address the root causes of poor health and high hospital utilization, health
This article was written by Lisa Miller. SDOH Hospital Strategies In my previous blog, I explained the importance of assessing your hospital for SDOH readiness. The next step is to implement research-proven SDOH strategies for your hospital. This article is the first part of those strategies. Introduction Multiple federal, state and private initiatives have been
This article was written by Lisa Miller. Hospital Assessment of SDOH Readiness Social determinants of health (SDOH) continues to emerge as a significant healthcare trend for 2020, increasing the need for your hospital to carry out an assessment of SDOH readiness. Healthcare providers are recognizing the significance of this issue by investing in programs focusing
A Timeline for Price Transparency This article was written by Jim Cagliostro. The day before I was scheduled for a one and half hour outpatient surgery, I began to understand the impact of price information in healthcare and get a glimpse into the not-so-clear future of price transparency. Firstly, I received a call from the
This article was written by Lisa Miller. Healthcare and Social Isolation Social isolation and the impact on health is a vital consideration for healthcare providers, to such an extent that it has been described as America’s “next public health issue.” The definition of social isolation Social isolation can be defined as quantifiable social disconnectedness, a
This article was written by Lisa Miller. Front-Line Innovation Training Workshops Providing a seamless patient experience must be the goal of every healthcare organization. At VIE Healthcare® Consulting, we empower our clients to deliver front-line innovation and transform the patient experience with our exclusive EXCITE! training workshops. Delivering a seamless patient experience From the moment
This article was written by Lisa Miller. Cost Savings Strategies Over the past few weeks, I have had time to reflect on my daughter’s two hospitals encounters from the last 18 months. The first was for an eye condition that required a few days in the hospital with specialists observing and testing, including a CT
Nurses Enhancing Patient Care This article was written by Lisa Miller. Nurses have again topped a survey naming them the most trusted profession in the US. By engaging with this extensive resource, healthcare leaders can uncover vital front line insights and learn how nurses can enhance patient care and save your hospital money. The survey,
Looking for Solutions To Save Money and Improve Care? This article was written by Lisa Miller. Healthcare organizations looking for solutions to save money and improve care can overlook one key source of frontline insights – your patients. What patients know about saving money and improving care could provide your hospital with the answers it
3 Physician Cost Savings Inniatives This article was written by Lisa Miller. Patient satisfaction has become increasingly important since the introduction of the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Practitioners and Systems (HCAHPS) survey. How can a hospital provide the best quality of care, increase and maintain high HCAHPS scores and become the provider of choice?
