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Cash benefits help cut emergency department utilization
The $400 cash benefits cut emergency department overutilization by around 100 visits per 1,000 patients, researchers said.
How ACO models can improve to support patient engagement
Greater ACO success will come with more flexible beneficiary communication policies governing the models.
What's the state of women's health, care access in the U.S.?
A patchwork of insurance provisions and preventive healthcare access leaves much to be desired in terms of U.S. women's health.
How training boosts home health caregiver, aide workforce
A California-based grant program boosted training access for home health caregivers, family caregivers and home-based supportive care for an aging population.
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Public health messaging aids 988 mental health line awareness
Public health messaging campaigns were successful at boosting 988 mental health crisis line awareness to 67%.
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Out-of-pocket drug costs rise when patients join Medicare
Out-of-pocket drug costs for diabetes medications go up when patients join Medicare, adversely affecting medication adherence.
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Pandemic policies shrank cost-related barriers to healthcare
The number of adults reporting cost-related barriers to healthcare went down by 4.75 million people, new data shows.
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Patient experience scores rebound after pandemic dip
Despite patient experience improvements, patient satisfaction scores still vary by race and age.
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How the U.S. can close longstanding racial health equity gaps
Access to insurance, better enforcement and more data will be key to addressing the nation's health equity woes.
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Top-ranked hospitals still underperform in social responsibility
Hospitals that typically rank high for quality, plus private equity-backed institutions, fell short on the social responsibility ratings.
Features
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Defining the digital determinants of health
Digital determinants of health (DDOH) are related to health IT and influence an individual's ability to access healthcare.
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How do health IT vendors use patient family advisory councils?
Patient and family advisory councils (PFACs) aren't just a hospital mainstay anymore, as health IT vendors host them to gain user insights.
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Provider directory plans to promote LGBTQ-affirming care
OutCare's online provider directory helps patients find and access LGBTQ-affirming care when it would otherwise be out of reach.
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Aligning social determinants of health work with CMS rules
Adapting to CMS standards for social determinants of health work meant aligning Cedars-Sinai's internal goals with external requirements.