However, there are several challenges that must be overcome in order to achieve universal health coverage:
October 4, 2022
April 8, 2021
Telemedicine – with & against
Telemedicine refers to the delivery of healthcare services through digital communication technologies, such as video conferencing, phone calls, messaging, and remote monitoring. Here are some advantages and disadvantages of telemedicine:…
March 8, 2021
Pricing Healthcare Services
Pricing healthcare services can be a complex process, as there are many factors to consider and a variety of stakeholders involved. In this article, we will explore some of the…
June 2, 2020
Value Stream Map
In healthcare, value stream maps can be used to identify opportunities to improve patient care and reduce costs. Here are some examples of how value stream maps are used in healthcare:
May 24, 2020
Smarter Spending in Healthcare: Strategies for Reducing Costs and Improving Quality
As healthcare costs continue to rise, there is growing pressure to find ways to reduce spending while maintaining or improving quality. One approach that has gained traction in recent years is
March 17, 2019
Hospital Assessment Tool Version 3
Patient Safety Assessment Manual (PSAM) PSAM contains a set of standards with requirements that are needed for the establishment of a patient safety program at the hospital level. It provides…
February 8, 2019
Improving Patient Flow
Improving patient flow is an important aspect of healthcare delivery as it can reduce wait times, increase patient satisfaction, and improve the overall quality of care. Here are some steps…
January 26, 2019
A Shark In My Tank
I have just returned back from a trip to Asia, where I heard a magnificent story about Japanese fishermen. Japanese have always loved fresh fish. But the water close to…
January 10, 2019
Patient Flow
Patient flow refers to the movement of patients through the healthcare system, from the point of initial entry to the point of discharge or transfer to another healthcare facility. Ensuring…
November 10, 2018
An Accountable or A Second Victim
In 1994, when I was an anesthesia intern, bride and groom were admitted to operating theater after sudden road traffic accident during their celebration while they were going home. The…
November 2, 2018
A.I. and PCI – Machines Vs Human
A new machine-learning analysis revealed that an algorithm can offer a decision on the appropriateness of coronary revascularization during pressure-wire pullback at least as well as expert consensus. The computer was non-inferior to the…
October 26, 2018
The Power Of Dreams
It is extremely inspiring to hear the success stories of everyday heroes but it is completely different when you meet them, in 2017 I had the opportunity to meet Dr.Tan,…
August 28, 2018
Future Healthcare System
In the report “Crossing the Global Quality Chasm: Improving Health Care Worldwide,” a committee of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine calls for urgent, comprehensive efforts to transform…
August 28, 2018
Crossing the Global Quality Chasm (Aug 2018)
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine undertook a study to examine the global impacts of poor-quality health care and to recommend ways to improve quality while expanding UHC,…
August 24, 2018
Risk Matrix
A Healthcare Risk Assessment Matrix is a tool used to identify and evaluate potential risks within a healthcare organization. It involves identifying and assessing the likelihood and impact of various…
March 31, 2018
Ten Facts on Patient Safety
FACT 01 Patient harm is the 14th leading cause of the global disease burden, comparable to diseases such as tuberculosis and malaria It is estimated that there are 421 million…
March 22, 2018
Improving Geriatric Healthcare
A program for geriatric healthcare should focus on promoting the health and well-being of elderly individuals and should include the following
January 1, 2018
Geriatric Healthcare
A program for geriatric healthcare should focus on promoting the health and well-being of elderly individuals and should include the following
July 1, 2017
Patient Safety Assessment Manual
This manual provides the necessary tools for professional associations, regulatory, accrediting or oversight bodies and ministries of health, to improve patient safety. The manual has two sections: Patient safety standards;…
May 12, 2017
Pt. Safety Friendly Hospitals
A study conducted in 2009 in six countries of the Eastern Mediterranean Region showed that up to 18% of hospital admissions were associated with patient harm as a result of medical interventions. World…
March 23, 2017
Smarter Spending in Healthcare
Smarter spending is a critical component of achieving the third aim of reducing the per capita cost of healthcare. Here are some ways in which smarter spending can contribute to achieving the Triple Aim:
February 10, 2017
Janet Brown in her own wards
On July 23, 1995, my life changed dramatically. I sustained a spinal cord injury and incomplete quadriplegic in a car accident. I use a wheelchair and have movement of my…
January 24, 2017
Patient Safety Officer
The Patient Safety Officer (PSO) has the primary responsibility to coordinate and serve as a resource for the development, implementation, review, and ongoing refinement of the patient safety program. The…
January 23, 2017
Swiss Cheese Model
The Swiss Cheese Model is a widely used framework for understanding and analyzing how errors can occur in complex systems, such as healthcare. The model was first proposed by James…