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30 articles from Healthcare practitioners
How Targeted Patient Education Improves Outcomes - Stephen Page, SmarterHealth.AI
Learn how targeted patient and provider education with AI can reduce preventable readmissions, improve health equity, and drive measurable clinical and…
Cleveland Clinic's 900-person AI summit signals a new buying cycle for patient routing systems
Cleveland Clinic's AI Summit, plus its $50M "Digital Front Door" initiative, is pushing AI from pilots into patient routing and access systems.
Connected Across Texas - Leah Barton
Learn about Harris County Public Health's Harris Collaborative and how it connects health initiatives across Texas from leader Leah Barton.
Medicare's ACCESS pilot is live, but patients can't find which providers offer it
CMS launched its tech-enabled chronic care pilot and the FDA's AI device authorizations hit 115 in 2021, yet a critical gap remains: patients don't know where t
AI scribes and startup pipelines are reshaping how health systems and tech investors evaluate AI in 2026
From patient consent debates over AI scribes to Y Combinator's AI-first startup thesis, the pressure on enterprise health and tech operators is intensifying.
AI is compressing drug discovery timelines from years to months, and clinical operators need to prepare now
From AI-designed viruses to 18-month drug trials, generative AI is restructuring healthcare's pipeline, and the AI-informed patient is arriving at the clinic f
Rebuilding Medicine Around Presence: The Future of Physician House Calls with Dr. Yevhen Pavelko, Founder of Inviah Health
Dr. Pavelko's Inviah Health uses mobile technology to enable in-person physician visits, addressing wait times and burnout while strengthening care.
AI agents for patient care draw $335 million in a single month as health tech investment accelerates
Four health tech companies closed major funding rounds in June 2026, with AI agent platforms for scheduling, chronic care, and home health leading the pack.
Healthcare's digital skills gap: why existing competency tools aren't built for the full workforce
Two reviews expose a critical gap in how health systems measure and build digital competence across clinical and public health teams.
Clinical AI at a crossroads: skill decay, robotic surgery, and the wearable data frontier
Three converging developments are forcing health system operators to rethink how AI is deployed, governed, and evaluated across clinical settings.
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
NHS commits £10bn to health tech, with ambient voice and pathology digitization at the center
NHS England is rolling out integrated ambient voice technology and pathology digitization as part of a £10bn tech funding commitment, with reviews suggesting £4
Healthcare's first big AI use is a pressure valve, not a moonshot
From AI scribes to LLM companions, healthcare's AI adoption is moving from pilot to standard practice across clinical and administrative workflows.
The Best Healthcare Platforms Are Built on Clear Communication, AI-Human Collaboration, and a Deep Understanding of the “Why”
Healthcare is being pushed to modernize faster than ever, as AI tools, virtual care, and digital patient experiences shift from innovation to expectation. Recent survey data from McKinsey & Company indicates that about half of U.S. healthcare leaders say their organizations have
The Tech-Enabled Hospital of the Future: Implications for Care Delivery
Gone are the days when a hospital was simply a place where patients received care. Today’s hospitals are rapidly evolving into highly connected ecosystems powered by advanced technology, networked devices, and real-time data. The modern hospital is no longer confined to physical walls—it’s a dynamic digital environment where data flows seamlessly, AI supports clinical decisions,…
Getting SPD Teams to the Table: Why Sterile Processing Deserves a Central Role in Surgical Planning and Operations
Sterile Processing Departments (SPDs) remain the backbone of safe surgical care, yet across the country, they’re still routinely left out of early decision-making around products, construction, staffing, and case planning. As hospitals juggle tighter margins, higher patient acuity, and growing procedural demands, the consequences of excluding SPD voices become unmistakably real—showing up in daily…
Company Overview and Mission
In this inaugural episode of Vantiva Voices, host Jim Conti sits down with industry leaders to explore how connected technology is reshaping home healthcare, aging-in-place solutions, and the patient experience. From intelligent devices and data-driven insights to the power of connectivity itself, Vantiva is leading the charge in making care more personal, proactive, and…
The Silent Foundation of Patient Safety: Why Water Quality Matters in Sterile Processing
In healthcare, patient safety and operational efficiency often depend on invisible systems working perfectly in the background. One of those systems—water quality—has quietly become a defining factor in sterile processing success. With new standards such as AAMI ST108 setting stricter expectations, hospitals, and SPDs (Sterile Processing Departments) are rethinking how they monitor, manage, and measure…
How Censis’ AI-Powered Final Check Drives Compliance, Accuracy, and Confidence in Sterile Processing
Sterile processing teams are under constant pressure—handling growing surgical demands, working short-staffed, and navigating strict regulations—so getting every instrument tray assembled right the first time has never mattered more. Even a single assembly error can cascade into costly OR delays or, worse, compromise patient safety. Recent research highlights that most surgical instrument errors stem from…
Elevating the Standards Together: What We Are Looking Forward to at CtUC 2025
The sterile processing industry stands at a pivotal moment. With surgical case volumes rising while departmental resources remaining flat, the pressure to “do more with less” has never been greater. Nowadays, sterile processing departments (SPDs) are struggling with high staff turnover and growing compliance requirements. And while these regulations are designed to improve patient…
The Uber of Healthcare: How OverbookMD is Using Data and Tech to Redefine Patient Care
In today’s world, where instant delivery and ride-sharing are everyday norms, healthcare access still lags behind. Patients now wait an average of 31 days to see a specialist in major U.S. cities—a 19 percent jump since 2022—according to AMN Healthcare’s 2025 survey. The stakes are high: delays can lead to worsening conditions, increased ER visits,…
Smarter Sterile Processing Starts with Data—Boosting Efficiency, Cutting Costs, and Improving Patient Care
In a healthcare ecosystem increasingly driven by data, sterile processing departments (SPDs) find themselves at a crossroads—balancing precision and pace, safety and speed. As hospitals look to reduce inefficiencies and protect patient safety, analytics tools are transforming sterile processing from an often overlooked backroom function into a vital, data-enhanced frontline of care. Research shows…
AV’s Expanding Role in Healthcare: How AV Tech Is Easing Nurse Burnout and Boosting Care
Healthcare systems are under immense pressure to enhance patient experiences, improve outcomes, streamline operations, and address significant staffing shortages. The strain on the workforce is undeniable — the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that hospital employment dropped by nearly 100,000 between February 2020 and September 2021. In fact, nearly one-third of healthcare professionals considered leaving…
RevSpring Uses Data, Automation and Empathy to Improve the Patient Financial Journey – Better Outcomes for Patients, Less Burden for Providers
Healthcare providers are under increasing pressure to meet consumer expectations without adding an administrative burden. According to a survey conducted by The Harris Poll in June 2024, 18% of the 2,092 American adults who were surveyed had received an unexpected medical bill of $1,000 or more in the past year, and 50% said they would…
Corganics’ Clinical CBD Drops: Elevating Sleep and Patient Care at Beautiphi
Corganics’ Clinical CBD Drops—THC-free, medical-grade, and developed with Advanced Lipid Technology—are designed for healthcare professionals seeking a trusted, science-backed cannabinoid solution for their patients. Manufactured in an FDA-registered facility and third-party lab-tested, these drops are a cornerstone of Corganics’ clinical approach. At Beautiphi Aesthetic Boutique, founder Kelly Hermans, CRNA, has integrated the drops into patient…
Connecting the Disconnected: Inside Personify Health’s Mission to Make Personalized Care the New Standard
As healthcare costs continue to rise and patient needs become increasingly complex, personalization has emerged as a critical strategy in improving access, outcomes, and experiences. Despite 75% of surveyed Americans wishing for a more personalized healthcare experience, most health plans still offer one-size-fits-all solutions. But the shift toward personalization is more than just a…
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…
From SPD to OR: AI in Surgery Is Raising the Bar on Patient Safety
Hospitals are facing mounting pressure from staff shortages, rising costs, and increasingly stringent compliance requirements. Surgical suites and sterile processing departments (SPDs) are two of the most resource-intensive areas, yet many still rely on manual processes and fragmented data. According to the American Hospital Association, nearly 1,400 hospitals, or 31 percent of hospitals, reported…
Bridging Gaps in Instrument Tracking: A Global Perspective on SPD Innovation
In healthcare environments where precision and accountability are paramount, sterile processing departments (SPDs) play a critical behind-the-scenes role. As hospitals worldwide embrace technology to close compliance gaps and improve operational transparency, the introduction of patient-centric tracking tools marks a major leap forward. Tying surgical instruments directly to patient records not only strengthens traceability—it reinforces trust…
Inside the SPD Revolution: Robby Miller on Embracing CensisAI²
A healthcare leader with three decades of experience reveals how AI technology is transforming sterile processing operations
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