In a new report, The Joint Commission suggests principles to guide the development of “the hospital of the future.” Developed by a panel of hospital administrators, clinicians and other experts, the report covers a broad range of issues, from building design to technology, staffing and health care economics. “...the continuing investment in hospital construction offers the opportunity to remake the hospital – its design, culture and practices – to better meet the needs of patients and families and the aspirations of those that provide their care,” the report states.

A Tipping Point Year for Healthcare IT

Tom Daschle: Health And Human Services Secretary?

Are you attending the HIMSS Virtual Conference this week?

The 7925 has had its first customer shipping. This is the new Wi-Fi ‘healthcare grade’ phone. Among other features, the 7925 is hermetically sealed to resist contamination from dust, liquids and moist wipes and is IP54 rated for both dust and water protection.

Improvements in technology make telemedicine more efficient in providing care. (Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin’s teledermatology program, where dermatologists use videoconferencing to treat patients 100 miles away - It quotes an article suggesting that 28% of ED visits could be managed by telemedicine instead.)