Jeff Lagasse
Financial trust was high for about half of the CIOs surveyed, but most said they want to make changes, especially in how the data is accessed.
Healthcare currently ranks below the computing and electronics industry worldwide, but that's likely to change over the next couple of years.
Colorado has the highest prices in the six regions studied, while Maryland came in well below the average.
Most providers are tracking patient leakage in-house through their EHRs, but many aren't fully satisfied with the results.
There is growing concern about how much value the rule really provides for patients and the potential perception problem it creates for hospitals.
A simple message, buy-in from leadership and stakeholders, and respect for the consumer are all components of a successful brand strategy.
With the mandate repealed, and DSH dollars unchanged, competition for that money is going to be fierce, experts predict.
The agency placed the bulk of the blame on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and the agency has signaled intent to tighten oversight.
Some medical centers are wary that willingly admitting errors could result in increased liability costs, which has been a barrier to adoption.
Between 2005 and 2016, only 21 percent of hospitals substantially improved their clinical work environments; most made no improvements.