HCN Essential Lists: Hospital Specialty Revenues, Top EHRs, Lowering Cholesterol, Brain Foods, Vitamin D DeficienciesNovember 16, 2021 | Trending in Healthcare Allergy & Immunology 10 Physician Specialties That Drive the Most Revenue for Hospitals Although the 2020 numbers will look much different, the 2019 Merritt Hawkins survey – representing 93 hospitals — shows significant increases over prior years in revenue driven for hospitals by a range of specialties, including internal medicine, cardiology, neurosurgery, and gastroenterology. How will the pandemic affect the financial outlook in 2020 and beyond, and where did oncology land? Read full article Allergy & Immunology 11 Top EHRs and What They Offer You want speedy access to comprehensive records. Clinical decision-making tools. Optimized communication and data exchange. EHRs should be as unique as you, so whether you’re looking to replace or implement your first, this list can get you started. Read full article Cardiology 15 Foods That Help Lower Cholesterol Provide your patients with this checklist of more than a dozen foods to help them lower their cholesterol. From almonds to orange juice, avocadoes to soy, the nutritional weapons against heart disease, stroke, and other ailments is vast. Read full article Family Medicine/General Practice 15 of the Best Brain Foods Increasing alertness and attention span while helping the mind process new information is as easy as (a)vocado, (b)roccoli, (c)offee – three foods of these 15 that can help your patients boost their brain power and help produce the vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats essential for cerebral strength. Read full article Allergy & Immunology 10 Vitamin D Deficiency Syndromes There’s nothing like the sun when it comes to essential vitamin D. When your patients don’t get enough of it, fatigue and a host of other symptoms may arise. Here are 10 to keep an eye on if you think there may be a deficiency of vitamin D in your patients. Read full article