When violence in general—including gun violence—goes unchecked in any hospital setting, the physical and psychological impact can be severe, lasting and even devastating. Beyond injuries and tragic loss of life, the fallout from unchecked violence creates worker anxiety, loss of productivity and workdays, and significant legal and reputational losses.

Although conversations around other LGBTQ+ issues are prevalent in mainstream culture, more work needs to be done on understanding our screening, treatment, and survivorship.

Ending access and outcomes disparities in HCT and cell therapy will require a collaborative effort, from clinicians, associations and non-profit organizations in the hematology/oncology, HCT and cell therapy communities to policy makers and payers

With obesity, diabetes, and heart disease rapidly growing among communities of color, we need to do everything we can to help people sustain healthy eating habits. It’ll take more nuance than a Westernized one-size-fits-all diet.

Taking inspiration from one of the most influential women in modern medicine, Elizabeth Blackwell, who was the first American woman to earn a medical degree, we must persist – with optimism, courage and a fearless commitment to create a more equitable future for all women.

Home-based clinical training could enhance skills that are relevant for nurses no matter the care setting. Given the intimate nature of home care, it can be very instructive for understanding the need for a holistic approach to patient care, as well as promoting an empathetic touch.

Fixing the mental health crisis is a long journey, but the first step is addressing the lack of resources and affordable access available to BIPOC and underserved communities, as well as the long-term implications that lack of services have on those patients.

As a physician I have witnessed the dramatic impact social determinants of health (SDOH) can have on the mental health of older patients. Fortunately, there are steps every practice can take to proactively address them.

It’s called ISO, short for isotonitazine, a deadly synthetic opioid that is 100X to 1000X stronger than morphine and 20X more potent than fentanyl.

November is National Family Caregivers Month in the US, an opportunity to honor those who have taken on this critical role of caring for loved ones, while raising awareness of the challenges they face daily and what needs to be done to drive tangible changes.

Mobile health clinics are particularly effective in facilitating access to health care for marginalized groups. Not only do they advance health equity, but they also complement other objectives of health care organizations, such as building trust and expanding community reach.

By applying a more comprehensive maternity journey, we are able to address social determinants of health that vary by population, geography, and community – and are estimated to impact 80% of an individual’s overall, long-term health.

A better coronary artery stent cannot help a patient who cannot afford it, does not know they need it, doesn’t have a doctor who can make a diagnosis and identify that need. To help these patients, we urgently need to look at health equity.

Our nation is severely lacking in its approach to chronic pain. Nobody should ever resign themselves to forever experiencing pain and end their life or the lives of others.

While there is a heightened awareness about closing the gaps in the system and creating equality, one of the influential groups that suffer from this injustice is the LGBTQ community.

Climate change poses a huge threat to the chemical industry, as many facilities are located in low‐lying coastal areas such as the U.S. Gulf Coast, and vulnerable to damage from hurricanes and flooding. These natural disasters are becoming more common with climate change.

Here’s a review of some challenges that chronic disease presents us with and a discussion of what kind of approach makes people healthier, happier, more productive and ultimately reduces their healthcare premiums, too.

The program, called Digital Bridge, will leverage Icario’s expertise in personalized health communications to help plans ensure members are able to access resources available to get low-cost or free broadband.

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Concord Health Partners and Columbia Pacific Advisors led the Series B funding round. The Austin, Texas-based company said it plans to use the money to grow clinical operations, and commercial and technology teams.

The IBC Foundation Institute for Health Equity’s initial focus areas will include digital health, cultural competence in medicine and maternal health. The money committed for the creation of the Institute will be spent over a five-year period.

The broadband expansion, especially in rural areas, will allow more people to access telehealth. But a panel at MedCity INVEST in Chicago said that’s not enough to tackle the social determinants of health.

Throughout this pandemic, out of necessity, we changed the way we practice medicine. It is my belief that we can use these new practices to create a better system that provides more support and focus on nurse well-being, career development and collaboration, without sacrificing patient care.

A report detailed how Medicare Advantage grew again, gaining some of its numbers from new members and poaching others from Original Medicare, which is declining overall.

Wells Fargo Strategic Capital led the Series B funding round. Concerto also announced Thursday that it has acquired Crown Health, a home-based primary care practice serving the Pacific Northwest.

Yuvo Health announced Tuesday that it has raised $7.3 million to support the company’s work with federally qualified health centers. The startup said the services it provides will help the centers unlock revenue streams via value-based care.

The Cuthbert hospital in Georgia was one of 19 rural hospitals in the U.S. that closed in 2020. That’s the largest number of such facilities to shut down in a single year since 2005.

The pandemic changed ideas and helped create new solutions to improve how and where patients access care whether it be through a smartphone-based transportation app with healthy meal delivery or remote patient monitoring.

With major efforts under way to make healthcare more accessible to all, organizations need to be aware of powerful force that could be creating an invisible barrier — their internal culture.