By Ibby Smith Stofer
I don’t know about you, but I find myself wondering what has happened to our unity? What has happened to optimism? How will this surprising presidential and congressional election affect America and its citizens? What will healthcare, finance, and industry look like in 2017 and beyond?
By Ibby Smith Stofer
Good Morning America, we are going to have a new President. Here are a few questions many are now asking in the healthcare industry:
By Ibby Smith Stofer
Is technology the answer to future efficiency and enhanced quality of life?
Technology has improved our productivity and satisfaction. It is difficult to imagine what our day would be like without a computer or smart phone. We use technology to communicate, discover answers, and send us reminders. These simple technological advancements are so ingrained into our process that we no longer see them as advancements.
By Ibby Smith Stofer
If you listen you will hear the rumble and roar of changing health care. These changes include the Accountable Care Act, price transparency, ACOs, IDNs, affiliations, mergers, electronic patient records, telemedicine, medical homes, and more. The world of health care is changing at record speed.
IV Medication errors have become a common problem in patient care. Prevention of medication errors can start before the administration process even begins with Smart Pump technology. These infusion pumps are generally software-based and designed to be a safety net for a patient and clinician, as well as for providing data to use for analysis and training on the system overrides and administration. The infographic below will help you understand infusion errors and how they can be prevented when using Smart Pump technology.
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By Ibby Smith Stofer
Using the "5 Why's Tool" to identify how you can help your customer say "YES"!
If any of you have the joyful and sometimes trying experience of having children or grandchildren, then I am sure the thought of even hearing the word 'Why' one time-let alone 5 times-is enough to make you want to scream.
By Ibby Smith Stofer
Medical Device Technology advancements create challenges for hospitals, other healthcare providers and device manufacturers.
Like with computers, the rapid changes in technology have proven challenging for healthcare to keep pace with the added pressure from reimbursement reductions and penalties, as well as merger and acquisitions which restrict access to capital budgets and the need to invest in revenue-producing projects.
By Ibby Smith Stofer
Are you holding a cell phone at this moment? Can you see your colleagues talking on one? If you are sitting in a restaurant or other crowded area, are there many people with cell phones in use? Do you see children playing video or games on a cell phone? How old do you think those children are? By chance, is there a pregnant woman with a cell phone on her bulging tummy, maybe playing Bach to the baby?
By Ibby Smith Stofer
Swimming in churning waters can either sink you or make you stronger!
The healthcare waters are churning, the rapids of change are swirling, and the challenge is to conquer the storm and reach the other side a stronger partner or provider dedicated to making a difference in how America’s healthcare is provided.
By Ibby Smith Stofer
Why Choose to do business with Med One Capital?
Med One Capital has a long history of successfully discovering the needs and pain points of its customers. As a company we serve two unique customer markets: healthcare providers and vendor partners. While both are unique, both equally value Med One's understanding of their needs and pains.