In the wake of former Senator Joseph I. Lieberman’s death March 27 at age 82 due to complications from a fall, we wanted to share these resources to help clinicians identify patients at risk of falls solutions to help them mitigate their risk. Prevalence of Falls...
2024 is gearing up to be a significantly challenging year as hospital margins remain historically low.[1] While inflation appears to be slowing, expenses and labor shortages continue to be a significant factor and are expected to remain so throughout the rest of the...
Burnout. If you’re in healthcare, you’re undoubtedly familiar with the term. Healthcare regulations and policies have transformed the day-to-day work of US physicians. According to the American Medical Association, most full-time hospital physicians work between 40...
The Vital Role of Clinical Integration In the ever-evolving healthcare landscape, the concept of clinical integration has become a pivotal factor in ensuring quality patient care and efficient healthcare delivery. Adfinitas Health, a leader in healthcare management,...
Post-Acute Care: The Advantages of Working in Long-Term Care Facilities Americans are aging and living longer—putting a strain on the healthcare system. According to the Journal of Hospital Medicine, up to 25% of people discharged from the hospital in the US return...
Ikigai: Finding Your Worth “What’s your specialty?” Clinicians are asked this question more times than can be counted throughout their careers—for good reason. The American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC) lists more than 135 medical specialties and...
Have You Considered Practicing Medicine in a Rural Area? Becoming a clinician in a rural hospital can be a rewarding yet challenging career choice. While it offers unique opportunities and advantages, it has its fair share of drawbacks. This blog will explore the pros...
Staffing shortages and labor-related costs have significantly damaged hospital margins over the past three years, leading many to shutter service lines or permanently close entire facilities.[1],[2] Rural hospitals have been especially hard hit, with more than 600...
Every day, clinicians face the difficult decision of when to admit patients, when to send them home, and when to keep them in observation. So often, the choice is made to keep the patient in observation whether it is warranted or not. Since patients in observation are...
Staffing shortages continue to plague hospitals; nearly a quarter have reported shortages at a critical level.[1] Nursing has been especially hard hit with vacancy rates as high as 23.7% in some hospitals.[2] A recent survey found that more than a third of nurses say...