The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has developed an infographic for patients outlining what they can do to play an active role in their healthcare, be a safe patient and help reduce the ...

The National Patient Safety Foundation offers a free, downloadable post-discharge tool designed to help patients prevent a readmission. The tool includes a list of tips, including strategies to ...

Fifteen years after the Institute of Medicine published “To Err is Human”, the National Patient Safety Foundation has published a report to address gaps left by the IOM’s report and save lives. To ...

Q. I can’t make it to all my parents’ medical appointments, and I’m often worried about keeping up with all the information they are being given. What can I do to ensure their safety? A. As we observe ...

Teladoc Health launched an artificial-intelligence-enabled technology that allows hospital staff to virtually detect when a patient is at risk of falling from a hospital bed. The solution, unveiled ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Gil Press writes about technology, entrepreneurs and innovation. What’s the current state of AI in healthcare? “Deployment is King ...

Jeff Surges is a board member and former CEO of RLDatix, a leading global provider of connected healthcare operations software and services. Unsafe care is a global public health issue. According to ...

Clinicians’ increased burdens are making it harder for valid concerns voiced by patients, their families and their caretakers to be acknowledged, raising the risk of missed diagnoses and exacerbated ...

YORK, Pa. — As Memorial Day Weekend-- the unofficial start of summer -- approaches, a central Pennsylvania healthcare company is offering tips on staying safe while out in the sun. “It is important to ...

Experts suggest relying on lesser-known hospital ratings that prioritize quality, safety, and accountability over popularity. Alternative rating systems include the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid ...

John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Awards and Bernard J. Tyson Award for Pursuit of Healthcare Equity recognize individuals and organizations for proven impact on healthcare quality, patient ...