The Western PA Healthcare News Team

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Four Tips for Successful EMR Implementation

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By Ron Wince, Guidon Performance Solutions America’s health system is on the brink of significant transformation.  Due to the layered ...

Patient Care

Angela Costa Named Nursing Division Director at AGH

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Angela Costa, RN, of Mt. Lebanon, PA, has been appointed to the position of Nursing Division Director in the Department ...

Patient Care

Donepezil Helps Improves Cognition and Reduce Incidence of Dementia, Pitt Study Finds

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Donepezil, a medication used to treat dementia in Alzheimer’s patients, was found to enhance language, memory and executive functioning in ...

Patient Care

Automation of the Preoperative Process Saves Money and Time

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By Dr. Stephen Punzak It is no secret that technology is reshaping the medical industry, streamlining functions, increasing efficiencies and ...

Technology

Rebuilding the Hospital News Brand

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It’s been awhile since I last wrote a Publisher’s Note, however if you are following us on Facebook, Twitter, or ...

Patient Care

Can Spirituality and Healthcare Coexist Peacefully?

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By Daniel Casciato A survey conducted a few years ago by the National Center for Health Statistics and National Center ...

Patient Care

Excela Health Appoints Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

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Excela Health has named Michael D. Busch as its new executive vice president and chief operating officer, officials announced today. ...