As health care providers know, the provider-patient interaction sometimes can be very challenging. Getting individuals to alter their behaviors or attitudes is never easy, especially when it involves asking people to change something that has been habitual for years. This task becomes even more difficult when it’s due to a health crisis. When dealing with … Read more
Dr. R. Hal Baker, chief information and digital officer at York, Pennsylvania-base WellSpan Health, asks a simple question: “What if?” He does so because, he says, old ways of thinking and doing have become obsolete, and the organization’s teams have been driven to reimagine the way they operate to improve processes. THE PROBLEM “We pride … Read more
Over the past five years, one of the fastest-growing trends in health care has been the rise of large provider groups: care organizations that employ tens or hundreds of providers, often have multiple geographic locations, typically do not offer inpatient services, and usually have a financial sponsor. I’ve been closely watching how these shifting provider … Read more
When you receive a diagnosis of heart failure or cancer, your world stops on a dime. The myriad of appointments, labs and tests can be overwhelming. At LMH Health, you’ve got someone in your corner dedicated to guide your journey – a nurse navigator. “We identified a gap for patients, particularly those who needed to … Read more
Gaza’s hospitals “risk turning into morgues,” officials and the Red Cross warned. Palestinian health officials said health services in Gaza have entered a “critical stage.” Israel has been carrying out air strikes on the territory after Hamas’ attacks on the Jewish state. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in … Read more
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© wangs – stock.adobe.com Physicians and patients have more online connections ever, but there’s still much to learn about the best ways to integrate personal technology into patient care. Three researchers shared their findings about wearables, smart devices and apps in “Digital Healthcare Innovations to Engage and Empower Patients in Their Care,” an online webinar … Read more
Andrew, a 39-year-old New Yorker who identifies as queer, says he got lucky with his first primary care provider, who was very queer friendly. “He was straight, but raised by two dads and created a very welcoming environment,” Andrew told ABC News of his former doctor. When his doctor moved, Andrew says he realized how … Read more
The Oregon Health Authority system that determines whether vulnerable Oregonians receive mental health care has widespread “failures” that hurt the people who need care, an internal audit found. An Oregon Health Authority audit found flaws in its system that determines how much mental health care Oregonians receive. Oregon Health Authority / Oregon Health Authority Agency … Read more
Key Takeaways: 1. Mental Health Trends in People Living with HIV: Using research from the National Institute of Health’s All of Us program, the study aims to analyze trends in mental health outcomes among people living with HIV (PLWH) before and after the COVID-19 outbreak while identifying key factors. 2. Factors Influencing Mental Health: The … Read more