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Clinical Care

Should You Consider Hiring a Medical Scribe?

BY
Henry Johnson

Should you consider a medical scribe? Learn how scribes improve efficiency, enhance patient care, and explore the cost-effectiveness of virtual medical scribes.

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Medical Supplies

Reasons Your Medical Office Should Have a Pulse Oximeter

BY
Henry Johnson

Enhance patient care with a pulse oximeter. Improve early detection, telemedicine, and monitoring while fostering trust and delivering personalized healthcare.

Technology

AI Revolution or Overhyped Promise? Decoding Its Real Impact on Patient Outcomes

BY
The Western PA Healthcare News Team

Artificial intelligence (AI) is the buzzword healthcare can’t escape. From Silicon Valley pitches to hospital boardrooms, it’s hailed as the ...

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Technology

Telehealth 2.0: Scaling Access Without Sacrificing Quality or Profit

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

Telehealth was healthcare’s pandemic lifeline—video visits soared, patients stayed connected, and providers adapted overnight. But the honeymoon’s over. Usage has ...

Human Resources

Burnout’s New Frontier: Why Retention Strategies Are Failing Frontline Staff

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

Burnout isn’t new in healthcare—it’s the unwelcome guest that never leaves. But post-pandemic, it’s morphed into something uglier, hitting frontline ...

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Patient Care

How Surgery Centers Can Foster Patient Trust

BY
Henry Johnson

Surgery can be an intimidating prospect for patients, no matter its purpose. Your surgery center has the opportunity to foster trust and comfort.

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Patient Care

Practical Advice To Give Patients Who Need To Lower Stress

BY
Henry Johnson

Stress can worsen an array of medical conditions, but more often than not, simply advising patients to lower their stress levels isn’t the most helpful option.