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Key Points New Humana data identifies which social determinants of Health (SDoH) have the biggest impact on health and well-being, as measured by care quality and acute care utilization. Findings can help healthcare organizations, payers and public policymakers better determine macro-level effective SDoH interventions among individuals with type 2 diabetes. Thanks to Humana, its survey results […]

Patient education and engagement are strongly linked. These are two very crucial concepts when it comes to hospitals and health care centers. So in this article, let’s talk about healthcare patient engagement, education, and how you can improve your health organization. Read More: The Impact Of Communication On Patient Engagement Why Patient Engagement & Education […]

Healthcare navigation for hospitals is incredibly important for modern society. It isn’t just important for the patient themselves who may need to get medical treatment. It’s also important for their friends and family. After all, we’re all a community and everyone must work together. That being said, let’s talk about why you need a hospital […]

New study reinforces findings of 2020 Health Affairs report Three years ago, Health Affairs reported that experts estimate that up to 80 percent of a person’s health is determined by nonclinical factors—things like financial stability, access to safe, affordable housing and to healthy food, and social supports. Yet, as a society, we spend billions of dollars […]

Patient acquisition and patient retention are both very important for any kind of medical practice. After all, you need to both acquire a good patient base and keep them as well in order to be successful and maximize health outcomes over the long run. That being said, let’s talk about the difference between patient acquisition […]

Key Points Now more than ever, care guidance is becoming a “must have” addition to the service portfolio of health systems, hospitals and provider organizations that are taking on shared risk with payers through value-based contracts. These providers are electing to participate in new arrangements that link payments to measured outcomes, health equity improvement, and […]

With cancer on the rise, it’s more important than ever that medical practices have the right tools at their disposal to improve the patient journey and help them in a more comprehensive way. From understanding symptoms to giving more accurate diagnoses to creating mindful therapies, let’s talk about some of the ways that we can […]

When it comes to health care practices, patient centered care is of the utmost importance. You should always take a patient-first approach. That way you can improve health outcomes and ultimately prevent costly mistakes. That being said, let’s talk about communication and person centered care in greater detail. What Is Patient Centered Care? Patient centered […]

Key Points: To address Social determinants of health (SDoH) among at-risk managed care beneficiaries, CMS announces that its Medicare Advantage (MA) Value-Based Insurance Design (VBID) Model is extended through 2030. This includes changes specifically focused on health-related social detriment challenges and associated patient needs. For example, under this Model, participating MA plans may provide patients with […]

Key Points: A recent National Public Radio (NPR) story, Live free and die? The sad state of U.S. life expectancy, digs into why Americans experience more diseased conditions and higher rates of early mortality compared to other nations. This story comes on the heels of Federal health officials confirming that life expectancy in America had […]

When healthcare managers aim to set targets for their company, this is called quality improvement. Quality improvement is an essential part of any healthcare organization. However, this term can be somewhat vague at times. Therefore, what does quality improvement in health care really mean? Well, in this article, let’s talk about the definition as well as […]

When it comes to health care, improving the patient experience is of the utmost importance. After all, they’re the ones who pay the bills and keep your practice going. However, many hospitals and private practice facilities don’t understand the correct priorities when it comes to treating patients in the best way possible. And that’s because […]