Today, U.S. maternal mortality rates are still unacceptably high, with the number of maternal deaths significantly surpassing those from all other highly developed countries. Approximately 700 deaths occur annually from pregnancy-related complications, and 50,000 women are injured every year during childbirth.

Registered Nurse Nicole Kraut shares her experiences with HealthStream and how she believes effective communication is most important during patient interactions.

Artificial intelligence clearly has the potential to drive meaningful change at numerous points along the healthcare continuum. The most effective deployments of AI in the healthcare space will augment human capabilities, not replace them.

Medical billing is complicated for trained professionals, so why do providers expect patients to understand it without a little help and coaching?

Different patient needs mean there are a variety of care settings, and each has its own unique challenges and requirements when it comes to proper staffing. Here we describe the three types of acute care.

High turnover rates can have a significantly detrimental impact on hospitals, patients, and healthcare staff. Staff turnover in hospitals is estimated to cost at least two times the pay of a regular employed nurse.