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Location, Location, Location – Understanding Health Consumers’ Evolving Definition of Convenience

Health Populi

The definition of “convenience” in the eyes of patients, consumers, and caregivers is multi-faceted, with the concept of “location” shifting both physically and digitally. “Why is a real estate services company doing research into consumers’ views on health care?

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Primary Care in the U.S. – Still a Weak Backbone for the Health of Health Citizens

Health Populi

Thus, millions of Americans continue to lack access to primary care compared with peers in other nations, according to a report from The Commonwealth Fund. The 2022 Fund report, P rimary Care in High-Income Countries: How the U.S. have a PCP relationship, compared with 71% of health citizens in Germany and the Netherlands.

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Virtual healthcare trajectory remains vital post-pandemic

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Snyder also is hoping primary and specialty care providers build upon what they started during the pandemic and not only provide services “within the four walls of an office or the hospital, but also at the [patient’s] home or at different locations.” Enhancing the patient experience.

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GNC Offers “Free Healthcare” — Telehealth, Generic Meds, and Loyalty in the Retail Health Ecosystem

Health Populi

For general health, a broad range of conditions addressing dermatology and skin health, anti-inflammatories, cholesterol, hepatitis, GI issues, migraine, allergy, weight management, and mental health. Health Populi’s Hot Points: That’s a lot of “free” for $39.99

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Zealous for Wellness: The Ongoing Quest for Standard Measures

Healthcare IT Today

Schleider, a clinical psychologist who is now associate professor of medical social sciences at Northwestern University, says that simple questionnaires can turn up depression, one of the most common mental health conditions. with significant mental health have no treatment currently.

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Consumers’ Trust In Pharmacists As Providers Grows Along with Omnichannel Health Care

Health Populi

Increasingly, technology is playing a role in patients’ relationships with pharmacies, whether for e-prescribed refills, apps enabling telehealth visits (including mental health therapy sessions), or live chats with licensed pharmacists for real-time advice.

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Health@Retail Update: Kroger and Hy-Vee Morph Grocery into Health, Walmart’s Health Center, CVS/housing and More

Health Populi

Hy-Vee is expanding the definition of “mobile health” through the store’s Health You Mobile RVs, vans that drive into the stores’ communities offering preventive cardiovascular care. The American Pharmacists Association offers additional insights on the program here.