Healthcare Improvement

Maureen Sanders - Vice Chair, Healthconnect Texas

A Physician Entrepreneur's Journey in Specialty Care Expansion - Dr. Joe Pazona, CEO of VirtuCare

CMS centralizes AI and interoperability under a new Office of Health Technology and Products

CMS has launched the Office of Health Technology and Products to consolidate AI, interoperability, and digital product strategy across Medicare, Medicaid, and C

Healthcare's digital skills gap: why existing competency tools aren't built for the full workforce

Two major 2026 reviews expose a critical gap in how health systems measure and build digital competence across clinical and public health teams.

Clinical AI safety, intelligent ventilators, and payment accuracy: health tech's big moves on July 15

Five major health technology announcements dropped July 15, signaling that AI safety benchmarks, autonomous front-office tools, and smarter critical-care hardwa

Healthcare digital transformation stalls when teams stay disconnected

More than 70% of healthcare executives call digital transformation a top priority, yet fragmented communication and information silos keep limiting results.

The Last Mile Problem in Health Care with Angela Adams

Angela Adams of Inflow Health explains why healthcare's biggest failure isn't diagnosis—it's what happens after, and how care orchestration can fix it.

Transformation Without Disruption: How Access Healthcare Is Rewiring the Revenue Cycle with Agentic AI

Hospitals are juggling shrinking margins and rising costs while denial volumes remain stubbornly high. In the revenue cycle alone, hundreds of billions are lost annually to preventable errors and inefficiencies—in fact, Access Healthcare CEO Shaji Ravi cites more than $250 billion wasted each year. Meanwhile, payers have accelerated their use of AI to adjudicate…

Challenges of Identifying and Reducing Sepsis Mortality – Episode 2

Michael Rothman explores the complexities of sepsis identification and management, highlighting the challenges posed by varying definitions and clinical pathways. He discusses the ineffectiveness of current sepsis screening protocols, which often yield high false-positive rates and fail to reduce mortality meaningfully. The episode concludes by questioning the focus on sepsis-specific initiatives and suggesting that more…

Omnicell Deploys Healthcare Automation to Ease Staff Strain and Elevate Patient Care

Hospitals are facing a deepening staffing crisis that threatens care delivery. More than 540,000 healthcare workers exited the field between February 2020 and September 2021, and hospital employment declined by nearly 94,000 during the same period. Projections indicate that over 6.5 million healthcare professionals could leave the workforce by 2026, creating a net shortfall…

How Mayo Clinic Uses CensiTrac’s AI² to Improve Quality and Staffing in Sterile Processing

At the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, Nursing Manager Josh Meyer has seen measurable benefits from implementing CensiTrac’s AI² functionality. The tool has become an integral part of how the department monitors quality, manages staffing, and improves daily operations. With AI², the team is able to track key quality metrics across sterile processing workflows. From…

Volker Kull on Extreme Networks: Pioneering Cloud-Driven Networking

Modern enterprises are leveraging AI and security to transform fragmented network environments into unified, intelligent systems

Understanding Virtual Care for the Acute Setting: Driving Access, Efficiency, and Better Patient Outcomes

Hospitals are using remote care technology to ease staff strain while reducing unnecessary admissions and improving emergency outcomes

Improving Outcomes and Lowering the Cost of Care

Healthcare leaders are discovering that smarter data use and technology investments hold the key to delivering quality care at sustainable costs

Key Benefits of Healthcare Process Automation

Automated workflows are slashing operational costs and improving patient satisfaction faster than traditional healthcare systems can adapt

Revolutionize Your Practice: Dr. David Norris Shares Insights on Financial Management for Physicians

Physicians who master both financial acumen and patient care create thriving practices that outperform their competition

AMAG Asks Symmetry Health Checks

A comprehensive performance analysis reveals hidden optimization opportunities within existing pharmaceutical systems

Bay Pines VA Triumphs with 2023 Ron Hesch Award for Healthcare Innovation and Excellence in Sterile Processing and Patient Care

A Veterans Affairs facility transforms sterile processing standards, proving that systemic innovation directly improves patient safety outcomes

CurveBeam AI Cast: An Entrepreneurial Physician in France Opens a Weight Bearing CT-Centered Private Clinic

A French orthopedic surgeon leverages advanced imaging technology to transform patient care and build a competitive edge in private practice

Healthcare Technological Innovations Drive Improved Patient Outcomes and Streamlined Processes

Digital tools are reshaping how hospitals deliver care and operate more efficiently behind the scenes

Kelly Connell: What is the overall value to yourself of being a member on Ntracts’ Advisory Council?

Advisory board participation yields tangible returns through peer collaboration, direct influence over product development, and access to industry best practice

Kelly Connell: What are the keys to good workflow development?

Successful workflow development starts with understanding purpose, user roles, and where process improvements can deliver measurable business impact

2023 Education Series: What are the Causes of Contract Invisibility?

Healthcare organizations struggle to track contracts when oversight gaps, outdated processes, and fragmented systems prevent visibility across their entire port

From Athlete To Executive: Navigating Healthcare’s Competitive Landscape

Athletic discipline in business leadership unlocks solutions to healthcare's most persistent operational and financial challenges