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Automation of the Preoperative Process Saves Money and Time

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

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

Patient Care

Can Spirituality and Healthcare Coexist Peacefully?

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

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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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

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

Patient Care

Pittsburgh Business Group on Health Receives Two-Year Grant For Health Strategy Project

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

The Pittsburgh Business Group on Health (PBGH), the region’s employer-led coalition that advocates for cost-effective, quality health care and benefits, ...

Patient Care

How to Capitalize on Word-of-Mouth Marketing in the 21st Century

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

Imagine a world where you have no marketing expense because your patients do all your marketing for you.  It sounds ...

Patient Care

Patient Empowerment: Don’t Let It Scare You

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

By Lorene M. Burkhart Patient empowerment shouldn’t be a power struggle between the patient and the provider. When it works ...

Patient Care

Liken Home Care Helping Patients Remain at Home and Maintain Their Independence

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

Consumers today should view in-home healthcare as a smorgasbord of options, allowing them to pick and choose services and portions ...