HealthWorks for Northern Virginia’s Post

FYI - at AHIP this year. Should be an insightful panel on where payers are taking the market. Its impressive to watch.

"Taken together, these findings reveal an OB/GYN physician workforce in Texas under considerable stress and suggest more work is needed to understand and track how the OB/GYN physician workforce in Texas is changing as a result of these laws, and, most importantly, to protect and support as best as possible the physicians, resident physicians, and their teams that are continuing to provide the full complement of OB/GYN services in the state." Read more: https://lnkd.in/eM-9dHm3

A new Manatt Health report by Alex Morin, Deborah Bachrach, Annie Fox, Darrell G. Kirch, M.D. and Joy Madubuonwu, MPH evaluates #reproductivehealth and women’s health outcomes in Texas following the Dobbs v Jackson ruling. The study—which utilized state-wide surveys of practicing OB/GYN physicians and resident physicians, and interviews with current physicians, resident physicians, educators and residency programs directors in Texas—analyzes the Texas #OBGYN physician workforce and the impact of the state’s #abortion laws on the workforce development pipeline. Learn more and view the full report here: https://lnkd.in/e6ue_NzP

Exciting update in the latest issue of the NC Medical Journal on innovations and infrastructure changes in team-based care! Guest editors Dr. Forcina and Dr. Zomorodi highlight policies and programs addressing health equity, reducing costs, and increasing quality. Team-based care is key to addressing health and workforce needs. Check it out! #NCMedJournal #TeamBasedCare #HealthEquity #Innovations https://hubs.la/Q02wXTQ10

Not only are we joining the conversation about the #oralhealth care crisis, but we’re leading the path to a more accessible, equitable, and integrated oral health system. TOMORROW: Hear CareQuest Institute President and CEO Myechia Minter-Jordan, MD, MBA, testify before the Health Education Labor Pension (HELP) Senate Committee on the major issues in #dental care affordability, access, and coverage and how we can work together to address them. https://ow.ly/6CX050RHx8w

#HealthyAging looks different to everyone – For some, it may mean a focus on mobility and movement, while for others, it may come down to prioritizing heart health. With all the different personal preferences across our older populations, how can we deliver care that is effective, high-quality, and above all, individualized? As CVS Health’s Chief Medical Officer, Sree Chaguturu, and Oak Street Health’s Chief Medical Officer, Ali Khan, explain in this video from Fortune Well, it all comes down to proactivity. Our teams are trained to support our patients holistically, anticipating their needs and engaging with them throughout the unique complexities that come with aging. Check out how else we’re innovating to meet the evolving needs of our older patients: https://cvs.co/3RQ6dyF #TeamCVS

Not only are we joining the conversation about the #oralhealth care crisis, but we’re leading the path to a more accessible, equitable, and integrated oral health system. TOMORROW: Hear CareQuest Institute President and CEO Myechia Minter-Jordan, MD, MBA, testify before the Health Education Labor Pension (HELP) Senate Committee on the major issues in #dental care affordability, access, and coverage and how we can work together to address them. https://ow.ly/qayw50RHwcR

Up to 80% of a patient’s health is influenced by factors outside the medical setting. That begs the question: how can health systems effectively engage and support patients during these crucial moments? Northwell Health is leading the way with automated care programs and chat-based interactions to bridge this gap. Check out our Q&A with Dr. Zenobia Brown MD, MPH, Senior VP and Associate Chief Medical Officer at Northwell Health to learn how our partnership is enhancing care management to close gaps, and provide continuous support to patients: https://bit.ly/3Uz3VFx. #MinorityHealthMonth #HybridCare #HealthcareInnovation

#HealthyAging looks different to everyone – For some, it may mean a focus on mobility and movement, while for others, it may come down to prioritizing heart health. With all the different personal preferences across our older populations, how can we deliver care that is effective, high-quality, and above all, individualized? As CVS Health’s Chief Medical Officer, Sree Chaguturu, and Oak Street Health’s Chief Medical Officer, Ali Khan, explain in this video from Fortune Well, it all comes down to proactivity. Our teams are trained to support our patients holistically, anticipating their needs and engaging with them throughout the unique complexities that come with aging. Check out how else we’re innovating to meet the evolving needs of our older patients: https://cvs.co/3RQ6dyF #TeamCVS

Connecting the dots between high temperatures and patients missing primary care appointments - new research from the American Journal of Preventive Medicine authored by Janet Fitzpatrick, Adrienne Willard and colleagues. Drawing from patient experience in Philadelphia, the time series analysis demonstrates the potential impact that extreme temperatures can have on peoples' health outcomes. Over 1 million patient records were examined generated from 13 university-based outpatient clinics. The researchers looked at missed appointment rates for those in: - Cold season for every 1 degree F decreased below 39 degrees, and, - Warm season for every 1 degree F above 89 degrees. Note the conclusion, clipped below and highlighting that, "Primary care physicians should identify vulnerable patients and implement alternative methods of providing care during temperature extremes to decrease the negative impact and reduce the risk of missed appointments....(such as) telemedicine as a permanent option to supplement in-person visits." #Climatechange is a driver of health risks and opportunity to bolster health equity and access. cc American Telemedicine Association Consumer Technology Association HLTH Inc. HIMSS Physicians for Human Rights American Public Health Association Lyle Berkowitz, MD, FACP, FHIMSS Joseph Kvedar Ann Mond Johnson Jay Sanders, M.D. Roy Schoenberg MD MPH American College of Physicians #telehealth #telemedicine #primarycare #climatechange #climatechangeandhealth #publichealth #healthaccess #sdoh #socialdeterminants #healthequity https://lnkd.in/eCAuhx7z