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Health Disparities and the Risks of Social Determinants for COVID-19 – 14 Months of Evidence

Health Populi

Health Populi’s Hot Points: In the pandemic, millions of people who felt symptoms of COVID-19 avoided seeking care due to cost and/or access challenges (of which cost is a key factor). The nurses will conduct a 13-question SDoH survey and assess risk factors that compromise the good management of patients’ MS conditions.

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Two Forms of Telemedicine: Synchronous vs. Asynchronous

Lloyd Price

Often, special telehealth-enabled instruments, such as a video otoscope or an electronic stethoscope, are operated by a nurse or technician at the consulting provider's direction to remotely perform a physical examination." ""Wait times for specialty care are lessened, especially in areas with shortages of medical specialists.""The

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Top Six Healthcare Executive Challenges in 2019

Henry Kotula

Many organizations are already exploring delivery reform with initiatives that focus on: Remote health monitoring and telemedicine; Population health management; Patient engagement; Social determinants of health; and. Primary care. An added bonus? Clinician shortages.

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A Mid-Year Update on 2023 Healthcare Trends

Henry Kotula

The series covered broad issues related to the healthcare workforce, economy, and health policy, and highlighted internal industry changes and trends in service delivery, quality, and equity. They include a report that says the US could see a deficit of 200,000 to 450,000 registered nurses by 2025.

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Health systems in 10 years: 20 predictions from top executives

Henry Kotula

More seniors will be cared for in homes and/or in PACE programs versus skilled nursing facilities. Of course, not all patients have a safe or stable home environment where they could receive care, so hospitals aren’t going away anytime soon. Schuster, MD, PhD. Tyson School of Medicine (Pasadena, Calif.):