Illuminating the People, Trends and Solutions
Shaping the Future of Care
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Illuminating the People, Trends and Solutions
Shaping the Future of Care
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DEPARTMENTS
TABLET TRENDS 5
Many physicians are making expansive use of tablet devices.
MINING PHYSICIAN RANKS FOR HOSPITAL LEADERS 6
Transitioning from clinical roles into hospital administration requires
time and effort — and skills that are not traditionally part of physician
training, experts say.
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT 22
Take a look at some technologies with the potential to improve the
patient experience, generate revenue and facilitate achievement of
meaningful use.
HELP FROM ABOVE 23
Recent statistics show physician passengers provide a great deal of
in-flight medical aid.
WellSpan HEALTH: HELPING CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA
REACH ITS GOAL OF BETTER HEALTH 17
WellSpan Health is pursuing a new vision of care — one that
proactively engages people in their health during every phase of life.
NON-PHYSICIAN PROVIDERS
VS. THE PHYSICIAN SHORTAGE:
CAN THEY BRIDGE THE PRIMARY CARE GAP? 18
With the primary care provider shortage expected to intensif y when
30 million Americans gain health coverage under the Affordable Care
Act, some industry experts argue that physician assistants and nurse
practitioners will be able to bridge the care gap. However, demand for
these professionals is also outpacing supply.
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