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Pharmacy robots save time and expense

More and more hospitals are using robots to prepare, deliver, and track medications and reports indicate the robots do a terrific job. Drug orders are typically tagged with a radio frequency identification label and placed in drawers on the robot, which is then sent on its way. “The robot...[MORE]

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	Physicians not happy about healthcare According to a survey by nonprofit The Physicians Foundation, nearly 60% of physicians are gloomy about the direction of the healthcare industry, and only 4% were "highly optimistic" about the Affordable Care Act. Also, only 12% of young hospital-employed physicians would stay in their current ...[MORE]
	Effective wellness programs raise legal issues Employers are finding wellness programs must be restrictive and prescriptive in order to control healthcare costs. That also makes it more likely they will be challenged in court by workers, regulators, and unions. “Accusations against employers in recent years include discrimination, violation ...[MORE]
	Improving time-outs during surgical procedures An electronic checklist system which used operating room whiteboards increased compliance with time-outs and other safety practices, according to a study published in the May 2012 issue of Surgery. As reported by ECRI HRC Alerts the study analyzed 240 surgical procedures at one ...[MORE]
	Professional translators can make a critical difference Having professional interpreters in the emergency department significantly lowers the likelihood of serious errors, according to a study published in March in the Annals of Emergency Medicine. Researchers reviewed patient care in two pediatric emergency departments in Massachusetts and ...[MORE]

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Meditology is a professional services firm with the experience and industry leadership to successfully assist healthcare IT by balancing risk management with an optimal implementation approach. Meditology’s founders and professionals are uniquely qualified given our leadership in the industry and a longstanding focus on managing these challenges in healthcare.