More Efficient, More Effective: Going Lean in Health Care
In 2012, HEALTHMEDX, a provider of information system solutions, reported that for every dollar spent in health care, more than 75 cents was being spent on the non-patient care activities of communicating, scheduling, coordinating, supervising and documenting care. According to the organization, waste in health care ranged between 30-40 percent nationally.
Eye on the Sky
Growing up in Beaver, WV, Nick Underwood dreamed of becoming an astronaut.
“West Virginia is nothing short of beautiful, and growing up so close to so many parks really fostered a sense of adventure in me at a young age,” he says. “My parents helped with that too. They were always pushing me to do well in school, explore new things and ask questions.”
WVU Partners with Code.org to Advance Computer Science in K-12
Continuing its commitment to excellence in science, technology, engineering and math education, the West Virginia University Center for Excellence in STEM Education announced today (Dec. 8) its selection as a regional partner of Code.org, a national network working to ensure that all students K-12 have the opportunity to learn computer science. “We are thrilled to […]
Charleston Attorney Earns Martindale-Hubbell Client Champion Silver Award
Charleston, West Virginia based attorney, Charles R. “Rusty” Webb of the Webb Law Centre, PLLC, earns Martindale-Hubbell’s Silver Client Champion award, Martindale-Hubbell’s Silver Client Champion award is earned based on the number of clients who have highly recommended an attorney. Less than 1% of attorneys have achieved Martindale-Hubbell’s newest award, making Rusty Webb part of […]
WVU’s Brumage Named New Director of State Office of Drug Control Policy
Dr. Michael Brumage, assistant dean for public health practice and service at the West Virginia University School of Public Health, will lead the effort against West Virginia’s opioid drug crisis. Gov. Jim Justice today (Feb. 5) appointed Brumage the director of the Office of Drug Control Policy in the Department of Health and Human Resources. […]
Jefferson Medical Center Recognized for Higher-Quality Maternity Care
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia has recognized WVU Medicine Jefferson Medical Center with a Blue Distinction® Center for Maternity Care designation as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. Blue Distinction Centers are nationally designated hospitals that show expertise in delivering improved patient safety and better health outcomes, based on objective measures […]