More than 10 years ago, the Institute of Medicine in its landmark report, “To Err is Human,” pointed out that at least 44,000 people, and perhaps as many as 98,000 people, die in hospitals each year ...

Patient teach-backs may be an effective way to reduce readmissions and heighten adherence to medication and treatment plans, according to a study in American Nurse Today. Here are four guidelines to ...

There are different approaches to patient engagement in the inpatient and outpatient settings. Patient engagement as WellSpan Health includes a personal touch and digital tools, the chief physician ...

Five practical guardrails to get accurate, private and actionable health answers from AI chatbots — what to ask, what to avoid.