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Doctors' Views on Team-Based Care: How It Shapes Work and Communication

November 17, 2024

Healthcare often involves many professionals working together. One way this happens is through small teams called clinical microsystems. These teams regularly care for specific groups of patients. They might include daily team meetings at the patient's bedside, having team members work in the same a

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Innovation Spotlight: Healthcare's Big Ideas Get a Chance to Shine

October 26, 2024

University Hospitals Kingston Foundation (UHKF) is launching an exciting new event called Discovery Den. Think of it as a health-care version of Dragon's Den, where professionals can pitch ideas to improve patient care. Three finalists from Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) will present their i

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Prepping Florida Hospitals for Hurricane Milton

October 9, 2024

As Hurricane Milton heads towards Florida, hospitals are gearing up. Sarasota Memorial Hospital in Sarasota, an hour south of Tampa, is in the storm's path but won't evacuate. It's the largest and safest hospital in the area, with over 4,000 people—patients and staff—expected during the hurricane. D

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New Beginnings: A Hospital System's Shift in Debt Collection Policy

September 20, 2024

In a surprising turn of events, Atrium Health, a North Carolina-based hospital system, has announced that it will cancel and forgive medical debts of over 11,500 people. This decision comes after a recent NBC News report highlighted the company's aggressive pursuit of patients' debts, including plac

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A Health Care Dilemma: States' Immigration Laws Pose Challenges for Patients and Providers

September 17, 2024

In the United States, healthcare providers face a crucial decision: should they ask patients about their legal status? The debate has intensified in recent years, with various states introducing laws requiring healthcare providers to verify a patient's immigration status. Laws in Florida and Texas a