Last month we discussed how telemedicine can impact teen pregnancy rates in the Latino population, this month we explore how telemedicine can disrupt our entire medical model.
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Telemedicine has the potential to bring real change to the healthcare industry for teen patients, providers, and the community at large. Read on to explore the topic more...
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There are a variety of factors that can increase a woman’s risk for preterm labor; these include high blood pressure during pregnancy, chronic conditions such as heart disease or diabetes, being younger than 17 years old, smoking or using street drugs, and previously having a preterm baby. However, there is a better way than just taking note of these factors, it's the cervical length assessment.
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There are a variety of factors that can increase a woman’s risk for preterm labor; these include high blood pressure during pregnancy, chronic conditions such as heart disease or diabetes, being younger than 17 years old, smoking or using street drugs, and previously having a preterm baby. However, there is a better way than just taking note of these factors, it's the cervical length assessment.
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There are many great traditions during the holiday season - house decorating, gift giving, movie watching and so on. But if there is one thing every family in America does around the holidays, its eating, and lots of it. We know this not just because we see our favorite uncle pass out on the couch every year, but because of hospital admission rates.
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The Lean Production system pioneered by Toyota has spawned an entire cirriculum based on its manufacturing ideologies called Six Sigma. Regardless of the products made or services rendered, any company can learn from its three main principles: eliminating waste, valuing staff, and continuing improvement. Here we look at what makes the Lean system work and why it's a perfect fit for hospitals and the healthcare industry as a whole.
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Our people are our most valuable asset here at BB Imaging, and so the ergonomics and work conditions of our employees is a topic that is always on our mind. Many people outside of the industry may not realize it, but all healthcare providers put their body on the line in the clinic on a daily basis. So the question is, how can we put an end to work-related injuries that seem to plague the industry?
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