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Articles by Matt O'Connor

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AHA Affiliate Survey Finds Health Equity Improving, Still Work Ahead

The Institute for Diversity in Health Management released its biennial survey on hospital diversity and health care disparities
June 22, 2016
Matt O'Connor
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The Institute for Diversity in Health Management released its updated biennial survey on hospital diversity and health care disparities.
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Bay-area Hospitals Partner to Create 'Virtual Safety Net' For Patients

Six hospitals in the California East Bay area are using shared data to help their neediest population.
June 22, 2016
Matt O'Connor
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Six hospitals in the California East Bay area are using shared data to help their neediest population.
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Medical Marvels

3-D Printing Helps Surgeons Put Brain of Baby Into Skull

Boston Children's Hospital performs risky, successful surgery; plus more in health care innovation this week.
June 22, 2016
Matt O'Connor
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Boston Children's Hospital performs successful surgery; plus more in health care innovation this week.
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Weekly Reading

Physicians Spill Costly Secret On Twitter; Facebook Adds Tool To Help Prevent Suicide

Plus, Vermont looks to put the smack-down on pharma companies and the AMA releases new tools to help prevent opioid addiction.
June 17, 2016
Matt O'Connor and Paul Barr
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Plus, Vermont looks to smack-down pharma and the AMA releases opioid addiction tools.
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Medical Marvels

How a Computer Determines Who Gets an Organ Transplant

Plus, humanoids in hospitals and more in the wild world of health care innovation
June 15, 2016
Matt O'Connor
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Plus, humanoids in hospitals and more in the wild world of health care innovation.
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Andy Slavitt's 6 Areas For Improving Value-based Payment, Reducing Physician Burnout

The acting administrator for CMS tries to calm fears at the AMA's 2016 House of Delegates Annual Meeting.
June 14, 2016
Matt O'Connor
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Andy Slavitt, acting administrator for CMS, speaks about reducing physician burnout at the AMA's 2016 House of Delegates Annual Meeting.
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Nurse Watch

A Nurse and His Son Deliver Care in The Air

Plus, a patient inspired by her caregivers grows up to work alongside them
June 14, 2016
Matt O'Connor
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Plus, a patient inspired by her caregivers grows up to work alongside them.
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VIDEO: Hospital Leaders Hope New Ambulatory Center will Help Heal Violence-plagued Chicago Neighborhood

St. Bernard Hospital's new facility aims to be more than just a center for care.
June 10, 2016
Matt O'Connor and Marty Stempniak
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St. Bernard Hospital's new facility aims to be more than just a center for care, say Diahann Sinclair, vice president of organizational and community development, and Charles Holland, president and CEO.
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Throwback Thursday

The Floating Hospital, Treating Homeless and Others in Need, Celebrates 150 Years

The New York institution chugs on, though it is no longer on water.
June 2, 2016
Matt O'Connor
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New York's Floating Hospital celebrates 150 years, though no it is longer afloat.
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Hospital Leaders Hope New Facility Changes the Face of a Troubled Community

St. Bernard Hospital's new ambulatory care center sheds light on the good being done in a community on Chicago's South Side
June 1, 2016
Matt O'Connor
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St. Bernard Hospital's new ambulatory care center sheds light on the good being done in a community on Chicago's South Side — a neighborhood usually known for its violence.
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8 Ways to Improve Hospital Patient Safety

Efforts start with culture, say leaders at the National Patient Safety Foundation Congress.
May 27, 2016
Matt O'Connor
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Efforts start with culture, say leaders at the National Patient Safety Foundation Congress.
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5 Areas for Improving Patient Safety

These themes are central in helping health care leaders assess where they stand in regard to patient safety, says a report showcased at the 18th annual National Patient Safety Foundation Congress.
May 25, 2016
Matt O'Connor
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These themes are central in helping health care leaders assess where they stand in regard to patient safety, says a report showcased at the 18th annual National Patient Safety Foundation Congress.
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Weekly Reading

Can Google, Apple Fill the Telemedicine Void? 'Silent' Heart Attack Numbers Concerning

Also, the power of a mother's voice on the brain and more in our weekly roundup of health care news
May 20, 2016
Matt O'Connor
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Also, the power of a mother's voice on the brain and more in our weekly roundup of health care news


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Medical Marvels

Origami Robots You Can Swallow; 'Second Skin' Wipes Away Wrinkles

Plus, can targeted electric current help to regain memory? And more in the world of medical tech.
May 18, 2016
Matt O'Connor
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Plus, can targeted electric current help regain memory? a=And more in the world of medical tech.
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Weekly Reading

Why One Hospital Employs a Buddhist Lama; Opioids Benefit Organ Donations

And, Americans have beef with Pharma Companies; disrobing is a safety measure and more in health care news this week.
May 13, 2016
Matt O'Connor
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And, Americans have beef with pharma companies; disrobing is a safety measure and more in health care news this week.
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This Software Is Changing Drug Discovery

Plus, a sensor the size of a magazine wirelessly monitors patients, and more health innovations to marvel at.
May 11, 2016
Matt O'Connor
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Plus, a sensor the size of a magazine wirelessly monitors patients, and more health innovations to marvel at.
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Weekly Reading

Diabetes Doll Helps Young Patients; Luxury Apartments Equipped With Health Clinics

Plus, herbal remedies aren't as safe as they seem; and more in this week's health care news roundup.
May 6, 2016
Matt O'Connor
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Plus, herbal remedies aren't as safe as they seem; and more in this week's health care news roundup.
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Using Clinician-led Care, Research to Become A Leading Academic Medical Center

Jonathan Ellen, M.D., President and CEO, Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, St. Petersburg, Fla.
May 6, 2016
Matt O'Connor
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The president and CEO of Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital and vice dean at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Jonathan Ellen, M.D., talks to H&HN about integrating with Johns Hopkins Medicine and the future of pediatric care.
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TBT: This Symbol of Nursing Is Still Remembered By Many, but Worn By Few

As National Nurses Week kicks off May 6, we throw it back to an iconic symbol of nurses everywhere — hated by some, revered by others.
May 5, 2016
Matt O'Connor
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As National Nurses Week kicks off May 6, we throw it back to an iconic symbol of nurses everywhere — hated by some, revered by others.
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Medical Marvels

A New Prosthetic Changing Everything; the Answer to Left-Brained or Right-Brained?

Plus, a new therapy for treatment-resistant breast cancer, and more in the wide world of medical tech.
May 4, 2016
Matt O'Connor
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Plus, a new therapy for treatment resistant breast cancer and more in the wide world of medical tech.


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