Healthcare ’ s Big Disruption : Healthcare Past
Across the list of all 19 items , low scores in certain areas may indicate continuing vulnerability if our industry does not do more to address them . The low scores on the following important topics are cause for concern .
• Protecting healthcare organizations from 6.25 cybersecurity threats
• Being ready to handle care for a growing number 5.86 of seniors
• Thinking “ big enough ” in planning for traumatic 5.55 events
• Adequately supporting our nation ’ s public health 5.33 system
• Recognizing signs we were due for an infectious 5.19 disease outbreak
• Anticipating the impact climate change has had 4.80 on our industry
• Reducing staff turnover 4.62
• Recognizing burnout and mental health issues of 4.60 providers
HealthStream discussed these survey findings with recently retired healthcare executive Pat Ball . Ball held executive positions with several major health systems during her career , including HCA , Triad ,
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