Health IT

Introduction Quality sleep is critical to overall physical and mental health, but it’s even more important for older adults. Sleep cycles shift as a person ages, making restful, restorative sleep elusive. Many older adults struggle to sleep at night, waking up multiple times or getting up too early or feeling tired even after sleeping a full night.  Read more…

Besides maintaining a bright smile, taking care of your teeth is important for your overall health. Unfortunately, many people overlook small dental issues until they develop into major problems. By knowing the early signs, you’ll be able to save yourself from unnecessary pain, expensive treatments, and other serious risks down the line. Your mouth has Read more…

Picture this: you’re juggling pharmacology flashcards in one hand and a clinical-hours spreadsheet in the other, yet the “Preceptor secured” box stays blank. Each year about 28 000 NP students hunt for clinical sites while 385 000 licensed NPs keep care afloat, widening the supply-demand gap (nphub.com). According to NPHub, a single postponed term can Read more…

When healthcare leaders think about Joint Commission compliance, their minds usually go to documentation, credentialing, or medication management. Water rarely makes the shortlist. That oversight is becoming costly. Since January 2022, hospitals, critical access hospitals, and nursing care centers have been held to a far stricter water management standard than ever before. And while outpatient Read more…

Living with an LVAD (Left Ventricular Assistive Device) is a great challenge, but it is not necessary to compromise your comfort, support, and confidence in your clothing. The LVAD device has both internal and external components. Internal components are implanted in your heart, and you need an item of proper clothing to adjust external components, Read more…

  Using personal messaging apps for internal communication is a HIPAA violation. Those apps aren’t built to keep that PHI secure or under your control. That’s why healthcare teams need a HIPAA-compliant team chat app. It gives your team one secure place to share updates, coordinate care, and keep everyone in the loop without relying Read more…

Spreadsheets still drive hospital budgets, staffing rosters, and quality dashboards, yet 75 percent of healthcare staff say they lack the data and AI skills now expected on the job. The result: nurse managers chasing formulas, analysts retyping reports, and IT teams fixing spreadsheet errors that steal hours from patient care. Excel training can give that Read more…

Intro: If you’re wondering whether therapy might help, you’re not alone. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or someone suggested you talk to a professional—you’ve already taken the first step just by asking the question: Should I see a therapist? As mental health becomes a more open conversation, access to care has never been more within Read more…

Amidst healthcare’s mounting complexity, equipping teams with structured tools to question norms, ideate confidently, and pilot new models is mission-critical. That’s where immersive innovation training programs prove transformational – fueling a mindset and methodology for trailblazing despite entrenched systems. This article taps health system innovation leaders and medical education experts on effective models for building Read more…

  Finding the right rheumatologist can feel like chasing a moving target—especially in central Indiana, where the demand for autoimmune and musculoskeletal care continues to outpace supply.  From long appointment backlogs to confusing insurance rules, patients often spend more energy on logistics than on getting relief. This guide aims to change that.   Below you’ll Read more…