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Geri Aston

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A Diagnosis for Diagnostic Testing

Collaboration among pathologists, radiologists and referring physicians is turning out to be the best medicine
October 10, 2017
Geri Aston
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Collaboration among pathologists, radiologists and referring physicians is turning out to be the best medicine.
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Most Wired Innovator Awards

Hospital Metrics on the Digital Dashboard

Lehigh Valley Health Network's digital tool collates throughput data in real time
August 7, 2017
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Pennsylvania health network wins a Most Wired Innovator Award thanks to its digital tool.
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Tracking Patients’ Moods: There's an App for That

Mobile app helps University of Missouri Health Care clinicians find patterns in patients’ emotions
August 7, 2017
Geri Aston
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A mobile app uploads data on patients' emotions into the electronic health record, winning University of Missouri Health Care an AHA Most Wired Innovator Award.
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Most Wired Innovator Awards

Buffalo System Aids Hospital Visitors in Finding Their Way

Kaleida Health app helps patients make it to their appointments on time
August 4, 2017
Geri Aston
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Kaleida Health’s digital aid helps patients navigate its hospitals and garnered it a Most Wired Innovator Award.
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Dialysis Facilities: A Model for Bundled Payments

After serving as a testing ground for Medicare payments for years, dialysis facilities can now offer lessons to hospitals on how it's done
June 28, 2017
Geri Aston
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After serving as a testing ground for Medicare payments for years, dialysis facilities can now offer lessons to hospitals on how it's done.
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Moving Dialysis to Home

Although home dialysis offers benefits, there are barriers to its success
June 28, 2017
Geri Aston
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Although home dialysis offers benefits, there are barriers to its success.
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The Renal Treatment: Getting Ahead of Kidney Disease

Finding patients at risk for kidney disease, convincing them they're sick, a major task
June 28, 2017
Geri Aston
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Diabetes, hypertension and obesity are the chronic illnesses that grab headlines and the attention of the health policymakers. Yet chronic kidney disease flies under the radar.
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Kaiser Turns to Patients for Advice

The provider’s behavioral health patient advisory panel provides valuable input on fundamental topics
May 24, 2017
Geri Aston
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The provider’s behavioral health patient advisory panel provides valuable input on fundamental topics.
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Coming Together to Integrate Behavioral, Primary Health Care

Two hospitals merged their behavioral health facilities to recruit staff, prepare for future
May 24, 2017
Geri Aston
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Two hospitals merged their behavioral health facilities to recruit staff, prepare for future
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Closing the Behavioral Health Gap Through Collaboration

Hospitals find that integrating primary and behavioral health care brings results
May 24, 2017
Geri Aston
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Hospitals find that integrating primary and behavioral health care brings results.
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Battling the Different Forms of Dementia

The disorder is commonly associated with Alzheimer’s patients, stroke victims and other conditions
March 8, 2017
Geri Aston
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The disorder is commonly associated with Alzheimer’s patients, stroke victims and other conditions.
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3 Robust Approaches to Dementia Care

Programs integrate services in the hospital and out, and among clinical and family caregivers
March 8, 2017
Geri Aston
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Varied programs integrate dementia care inside the hospital and out, and among clinical and family caregivers.
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Preventing Childhood Obesity

Communities and health organizations are teaming up to promote healthy lifestyles early
January 11, 2017
Geri Aston
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Communities and health organizations are teaming up to promote healthy lifestyles early.
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Obesity as a Chronic Disease, Not a Character Flaw

Weight-loss programs take a more holistic, personalized approach that embraces both medical and behavioral treatment
January 11, 2017
Geri Aston
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Weight-loss programs take a more holistic, personalized approach that embraces both medical and behavioral treatment.
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Skepticism of Alternative Medicine Lingers

A lack of scientific evidence keeps some in the field wary.
December 14, 2016
Geri Aston
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A lack of scientific evidence keeps some in the field wary.
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Consumers Drive Complementary and Alternative Medicine Movement

Reiki, tai chi among the alternatives gaining favor with patients and as a result, hospital systems
December 14, 2016
Geri Aston
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Reiki, tai chi among the alternatives gaining favor with patients and as a result, hospital systems.
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How to Strengthen Pediatric Services In Your Hospital

Hospital leaders adapt their pediatric care to changing health care environment
October 7, 2016
Geri Aston
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Maryland hospital leaders combine their pediatric emergency department and inpatient unit with one shared medical staff.
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AHA-McKesson Quest for Quality Prize

Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital Earns Finalist Honors

'It's amazing what you find out when you make rounds.'
August 5, 2016
Geri Aston
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Houston hospital keeps staff involved in quality efforts every day.
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Memorial Medical Center Wins AHA-McKesson Quest for Quality Prize

Illinois hospital's leaders recognize that health care reform requires an unprecedented focus on outcomes.
August 5, 2016
Geri Aston
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Illinois hospital's leaders recognize that health care reform requires an unprecedented focus on outcomes.
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How Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center Redefined Its Urgent Care

Louisiana hospital's leaders continuously develop strategies that increase access to high-quality care for some of the city’s most vulnerable residents, and doing so landed it the Citation of Merit.
July 22, 2016
Geri Aston
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Louisiana hospital's work to increase access to high-quality care for some of Baton Rouge's most vulnerable residents earn it a Citation of Merit.
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