This week, we join the American Nurses Association and healthcare organizations nationwide in celebrating Nurses Week 2025 and honoring this year’s theme, The Power of Nurses. At Inspirien, we see that power every day. Nurses are more than caregivers. They are educators, leaders, and problem-solvers. Their power lies not only in their clinical skills but … Read More
HIPAA regulations are undergoing key updates in 2025. Combined with the reproductive health HIPAA changes in late 2024, these changes could impact how healthcare organizations handle patient data, comply with privacy rules, and strengthen cybersecurity measures. Staying ahead of these updates is necessary to maintain compliance and avoid costly penalties. There are so many avenues … Read More
Every year, Patient Safety Awareness Week serves as a reminder of the importance of safe patient care practices. Organized by healthcare institutions and advocacy groups, like the Center for Patient Safety (CPS) and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI), this week is dedicated to raising awareness, educating healthcare professionals, and empowering patients to play an … Read More
Alabama’s rural healthcare system faces many challenges, including limited access to medical services, workforce shortages, and financial instability among community hospitals. Implementing a Rural Health Tax Credit, as proposed in Alabama House Bill 86 (HB86), would provide essential support to these hospitals and enhance their ability to serve their communities. Current Challenges in Alabama’s Rural … Read More
It is human nature to forget pain and suffering and move forward, but from a legal perspective, one needs to teleport back into 2020-2022. The uncertainty, the fear, and the grief at the time were almost unbearable. Healthcare employees were on the front line trying to disseminate massive amounts of new data in real-time (weeding … Read More
During this year’s Health Care Risk Management Week, June 17-21, 2024, Inspirien extends a heartfelt thank you to all Healthcare Risk Management Professionals. Their unwavering dedication to enhancing Risk Management and Patient Safety is not just commendable, but it’s also life-saving. They are the heroes behind the scenes, ensuring safe care processes and identifying potential … Read More
The Healthcare Workers’ Compensation Fund, managed by Inspirien, is thrilled to announce the 2024 Grant Program recipients. Our grant program, a testament to our commitment to enhancing employee safety and reducing workers’ compensation exposures within member facilities, has made a significant impact. This year, our recipients will share $100,000 in grant funds, bringing the total … Read More
Patient Safety Awareness Week is dedicated to celebrating the role of Patient Safety Professionals and their contributions to improving patient outcomes and healthcare quality. It also gives us a great platform to thank those professionals who have impacted our families by providing safe, effective, quality care when it was needed. For those of you who … Read More
The Inspirien Risk team is committed to providing valuable insights and resources to help you navigate the ever-evolving landscape of risk in healthcare. As part of our ongoing efforts, we are thrilled to announce our upcoming 2024 Risk Prevention Strategy. Our strategy revolves around six focus areas identified during our initial Inspired Quality (IQ) pilot, … Read More
The Healthcare Workers’ Compensation Fund (HWCF), managed by Inspirien, is preparing to launch its eighth annual Grant Program. This program aims to reduce the number and severity of workers’ compensation claims while also improving the safety of employees and patients. This year, recipients collectively received over $94K in Grant dollars, bringing the total awarded to … Read More