New programs support physicians in addressing these key drivers of health outcomes
It’s become more widely accepted that social determinants of health (SDoH)—the environmental conditions in which people live, learn, work, play, worship, and age—affect a wide range of health outcomes. More...
In general, both CMS and The Joint Commission (TJC) require education for patients as needed about the patient’s particular condition(s). CMS requires certain patient education under medication management and discharge planning Conditions of Participation, while TJC under Provision of Care...
While healthcare and law enforcement do not perform the same job, staff in both industries have many similarities. Both work in high-stress environments. Both often work with people who are upset,...
In the U.S., the population of older adults with complex healthcare needs is growing rapidly. While the total U.S. population rose 9.7% between 2000 and 2010, the population of adults 65 and older rose 15.1%
The drug is cheap and widely available, meaning it can be rolled out quickly to poorer communities hit by the disease. The results show that one death out of eight would be prevented for ventilated patients, or one out of 25 for patients requiring oxygen alone.
