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Microsoft global outage forces health systems to cancel appointments, delay procedures

STAT

“A major worldwide software outage has affected many of our systems at Mass General Brigham,” the hospital system shared in a statement on Friday. “Due to the severity of this issue, all previously scheduled non-urgent surgeries, procedures, and medical visits are canceled today.”

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Breaking the Mold: Unveiling the Dynamic Role of Community Pharmacists in Ambulatory Care

Pharmacy Is Right For Me

During his PGY-1 pharmacy residency at Yuma Regional Medical Center , Mohanad cared for patients hospitalized for various preventive chronic illnesses and medication complications. He typically handles seven to ten appointments daily for the various chronic diseases managed.

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The Critical Role of Pharmacists on Medication Adherence & Heart Health

Digital Pharmacist

Medication adherence helps prevent exacerbations and hospitalizations, enhancing the patient’s quality of life. Schedule Appointments: Pharmacies can utilize texting to encourage patients to seek assistance for optimizing their medication regimen.

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The Critical Role of Pharmacists on Medication Adherence & Heart Health

Digital Pharmacist

Medication adherence helps prevent exacerbations and hospitalizations, enhancing the patient’s quality of life. Schedule Appointments: Pharmacies can utilize texting to encourage patients to seek assistance for optimizing their medication regimen.

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Advancing Healthcare Accessibility: Point-of-Care Testing in Independent Pharmacies

Digital Pharmacist

Independent pharmacies have emerged as pivotal players in this arena, offering point-of-care testing (POCT) services that not only enhance healthcare accessibility but also alleviate the strain on hospitals and healthcare systems. While it offers moderate sensitivity, recent FDA regulations mandate higher sensitivity thresholds.

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Enhancing Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare: Importance & Key Strategies

Viseven

Were they treated with respect by hospital staff? Did everything go smoothly before, during, and after their appointment? Healthcare environment Clean, comfortable, and well-equipped hospital environment creates a positive impression. Its all about how people feel about their care did the treatment meet their expectations?

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‘Build back better’ cannot mean longer waiting times for change

pharmaphorum

During the pandemic, appointments have been continually cancelled, re-scheduled and put on hold due to lack of medical staff. For some patients, regular scheduled appointments can act as a security blanket, proving reassurance.