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MedCity Influencers, Consumer / Employer
How Hospitals Can Meet New Requirements for Workplace Violence Prevention
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.
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Uncovering Inequity in Cancer Care Among the LGBTQ+ Community
Although conversations around other LGBTQ+ issues are prevalent in mainstream culture, more work needs to be done on understanding our screening, treatment, and survivorship.
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Payer’s Place: Dawn Maroney
Dawn Maroney, President, Markets of Alignment Health and CEO of Alignment Health Plan, to discuss how they are using technology to provide better service and care to consumers.
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Without Change, Lifesaving HCT and Cell Therapies Will Be Out of Reach for Many
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
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Is It Possible To Provide Equitable Nutritional Care for Diabetes and Obesity?
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.
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MedCity Influencers, Community
Changing the Course of Women’s Health Takes Persistence – Here’s What We’ve Learned
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.
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How Home-Based Care Training Can Help Strengthen the Nurse Pipeline
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.
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MedCity Influencers, Health Tech
An Immediate Need for Quality, Culturally-Competent Mental Health Care
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.
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MedCity Influencers, Physicians
Seniors’ Mental Health and SDOH – A Family Physician’s View
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.
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MedCity Influencers, BioPharma
ISO: What You Need To Know About The Deadly New Drug
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.
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Payer’s Place: Dr. Anil Singh
Dr. Anil Singh shares his insights into the strategies employed by the organization to identify the most effective digital solutions for their members.
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MedCity Influencers, Community
There Is a Shortage of Public Health Workers. How Can That Be Fixed?
Every public health system is unique, and the reasons for shortages vary. To respond, leaders can analyze their particular needs and then take action to develop and re-stock the talent pool. Here are four actions that can help.
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MedCity Influencers, Health Tech
Unpaid Caregiving: A Growing Healthcare Burden Requiring Societal Intervention
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.
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MedCity Influencers, Health Tech
Access to healthcare isn’t enough, we must build community trust
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.
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Why we need to achieve a full continuum of care in maternal and infant health
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.
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MedCity Influencers, Community
Health equity is the solution to rising heart disease deaths
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.
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MedCity Influencers, Community
Let’s talk about pain
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.
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Applying Remote Patient Monitoring to Surgery Prep and Recovery, Oncology and Women’s Health
Join us to learn about the latest trends in remote monitoring and how to extend its benefits beyond chronic conditions to more patients – all while using fewer staff resources.
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Discover the Next-Gen Platform for Integrated Collaborative Care
Beyond EHRs and digital front doors, reducing the gaps in patient care journeys.
