The Utilizing Palliative Leaders in Facilities to Transform care for people with Alzheimer’s Disease (UPLIFT-AD) research team, led by Dr. Kathleen Unroe and Dr. John Cagle, are seeking to address gaps in palliative care by revamping a symptom assessment tool. Its goal is to improve the detection of distress in non-verbal patients suffering from cognitive impairments. In addition, Unroe emphasizes the necessity of integrating assessments into existing EHRs through workflow optimization and staff training.

News – Lehigh Valley Health Network to pay $65 million in landmark ransomware settlement – TEISS
Lehigh Valley Health Network will pay a landmark $65 million in a settlement in a ransomware case. This will be the largest sum ever paid