Hospital Operations Management System
A Hospital Operations Management System (HOMS) is a digital platform designed to manage and automate the day-to-day operations of a hospital or healthcare facility. Hospitals are complex organizations where multiple departments such as reception, outpatient services, inpatient services, pharmacy, laboratory, billing, and administration must work together efficiently. Managing all these departments manually using paper records…
AI-Powered Operating Room Technology Helps Erlanger Add 220 Surgeries Per Month
Erlanger Health System in Tennessee has significantly improved operating room (OR) efficiency using an AI-powered surgical scheduling and capacity management platform, allowing the hospital to perform an additional 220 surgeries per month. The investment paid for itself in less than three months and is now projected to generate a five-times annual return on investment, according…
Rural Health System Saves $2.7 Million After Adopting Leadership Management Platform
North Mississippi Health Services, a large rural health system serving multiple counties across northeast Mississippi and parts of Alabama, has reported savings of $2.7 million after implementing a leadership management platform designed to improve employee engagement and reduce staff turnover. The results are especially significant at a time when healthcare organisations across the country are…
AI Cuts MRI Scan Time by 25% as SingHealth Opens New High-Tech Imaging Centre
Singapore’s SingHealth has launched a new AI-powered MRI centre that can reduce scan times by up to 25%, significantly increasing patient capacity and improving the overall scanning experience. The newly opened SingHealth MRI Centre at Dunearn Village is expected to add around 18,000 additional MRI appointment slots each year, helping meet the growing demand for…
Australia Forms National Committee to Ensure Safe Use of AI and Virtual Care in Healthcare
Australia has taken a major step toward safer digital healthcare by establishing a new national committee that will guide the use of artificial intelligence, telehealth, and digital health data systems across the country. The initiative comes as digital healthcare adoption continues to grow rapidly, making safety, quality, and proper governance more important than ever. The…
Women’s Health as an Investment Opportunity: Why Capital, Evidence and Innovation Must Come Together
Women’s health is increasingly being recognised not just as a healthcare priority, but as a major investment opportunity. Yet despite women making up half of the global population, the sector remains significantly underfunded and underserved. A recent report by Boston Consulting Group highlights that closing the women’s health gap could unlock substantial economic and social…
Hospital Supply Chain Management
Hospital Supply Chain Management is a critical part of healthcare operations that ensures the right medicines, medical equipment, and supplies are available at the right time, in the right quantity, and at the right cost. A hospital’s supply chain includes procurement, inventory management, storage, distribution, and supplier management. Efficient supply chain management helps hospitals reduce…
Digital Transformation in Healthcare Operations
Digital transformation is reshaping healthcare operations across the world. Hospitals, clinics, diagnostic centers, and healthcare startups are adopting digital technologies to improve patient care, streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance decision-making. Healthcare operations include everything from patient registration, appointment scheduling, medical records management, billing, inventory management, and communication between doctors, patients, and administrative staff. Traditionally,…
Cancer Biosimilars: Falling Prices, Rising Hospital Margins
A new study published in JAMA has found that in the United States, hospital profits from cancer biosimilars have increased as drug acquisition prices have fallen faster than insurance reimbursement rates. This price gap has led to higher hospital margins and increased adoption of biosimilar drugs. The observational study tracked pricing and usage data for…
Strengthening Digital Health Capacities Through Blended Learning
Many low- and middle-income countries face major challenges in managing digital health systems due to fragmented platforms, overlapping applications, and increasing demand for reliable health data. To address these challenges, strong leadership, proper governance, and long-term national planning are essential, not just new technology. To support countries in building stronger digital health systems, the WHO…
New WHO Guidance Helps Countries Strengthen Health Emergency Preparedness Through Simulation Programmes
In today’s unpredictable world, health emergencies such as pandemics, climate-related disasters, and chemical or radiological incidents are becoming more frequent. To help countries prepare more effectively, the World Health Organization (WHO) has released new global guidance encouraging countries to adopt structured simulation exercise programmes instead of relying on occasional emergency drills. The new guidance introduces…
LB Pharmaceuticals Launches Phase 3 NOVA-2 Trial for Schizophrenia Treatment LB-102
LB Pharmaceuticals Inc., a late-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing treatments for neuropsychiatric disorders, has announced the initiation of its pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial, known as NOVA-2, to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of its investigational drug LB-102 for the treatment of schizophrenia. The launch of this late-stage trial represents a major step forward…