Introduction to Geographical Determinants of Health This topic focuses on the social determinants of health, and how certain factors may impact a patient’s ability to receive quality care. In general, social determinants are factors that affect health outcomes [1]. These factors can be affected by where a patient lives, works, and...
Introduction to the Role of People in Healthcare In Part 2, we discussed the importance of power of connection and how people, processes, and technology rely on one another. In this article, we dive deeper into the specific role that providers have in the power of connection, especially in fostering positive...
Introduction In Part 1, we introduced the importance of the power of connection and how fostering these connections can improve patient outcomes. We also discussed the importance of people, processes, and technology regarding connection. This article dives deeper into the transformative potential of connection and how people, processes, and technology rely...
AI Enhances Clinical Decisions The use of artificial intelligence is increasing in the healthcare industry. Its popularity is partly due to its ability to promote human-centered design. One way that artificial intelligence achieves this is through the use of clinical decision support systems (CDSS). For instance, CDSS enhances human intelligence by...
Incorporating Changes to Management & The Role of Change Management It's impossible to avoid changes when it comes to software development, especially when requirements change. Therefore, change management is used to assist in the planning, integration, and continuous evaluation of the software deployment processes [1]. Furthermore, change management leads to improved...
