Quality and Safety

This is our continuing coverage of the steps being taken to get every American inoculated against the coronavirus.

Lack of transportation is a social determinant that is especially prevalent among economically disadvantaged communities.

These providers predominately serve low-income and minority communities.

The J&J scientists said that out of 75,000 participants in a clinical trial, there was just one case of cerebral venous sinus thrombosis.

The impact of COVID-19 is felt most severely in communities of color, yet the disparities have not been the result of the pandemic.

This week's top stories include the CDC and FDA pausing the use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine and the Mayo Clinic launching a platform that delivers advanced, AI-powered clinical decision support through remote monitoring.

Even with temporary hold on third vaccine, there is enough of a supply of Moderna and Pfizer to vaccinate every American, Biden says.

Dr. David Danhauer, CMIO of Owensboro Health, describes a safety initiative he devised that helps review and track clinical notes to ensure radiology reports are capturing incidental findings that could impact patient outcomes.

The pandemic has acted as an accelerant for the development and evolution of these technologies.

Healthcare provider organizations operating multiple EHR systems face a number of hurdles, says Justin Diehl, VP of Epic services at CereCore, who offers best practices to jump those hurdles.