2 Stories You Need: Your Board’s Impact on Outcomes, How Your Portal Compares to Your Pet’s

We know you’re busy, but we don’t want you to miss important healthcare quality and patient safety news. Here are a couple of stories you may have missed but need to take a look at before calling it a week. (Sign up on the right if you’d like these news alerts delivered to you.)

1. Active Hospital Boards Linked to Better Clinical Outcomes
   In a new study on hospital leadership, researchers go beyond exploration of the relationship between the hospital board and members of the C-suite. In doing so, they found a definite link between boards, front-line management, and quality of care.
2. Why Do Pets Have Better Web Portals For Medical Records Than Humans?
   Professional design, readable fonts and  intuitive navigation are all characteristics of a good patient portal. Unfortunately, what’s lacking in the case of many human portals is the wealth of uncluttered, helpful information that patients need in order to successfully manage their health.