How To Ensure that Medical Teams Can Access Interpreters in Rare Languages
Failing to provide interpreters to patients who speak rare or indigenous languages can worsen health disparities, particularly for populations such as refugees and asylum-seekers. This only compounds the barriers many already face when accessing healthcare.
The Effectiveness and Cost-Savings of Addressing SDoH
In 2024, CMS is also introducing two new inpatient quality reporting measures: SDoH screening and the positive rate for SDoH screening to assess how many patients aged 18 and older were screened for the required social risk drivers.
Addressing the Prostate Cancer Health Disparity in Black Men
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. About 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society. Prostate cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death in American men, behind only lung cancer, the cancer society says.
Between the Hospital and the Street: Addressing a Crucial Gap in Care
The organization addresses a significant care gap for health systems and hospitals who see these patients in their Emergency Departments and ICUs—and who often discharge them to an uncertain care landscape.
The Perfect Pairing for Better Health Outcomes: Population Health Analytics and Nursing Expertise
For nurses interested in this path, the timing is ideal. The federal government anticipates a significant need for professionals skilled in digital healthcare, with the U.S. Department of Labor projecting a 10% growth in nursing informatics and related positions by 2032.
Hospital CMO: Adoption of Age-Friendly Care is Essential
According to the Population Reference Bureau, the number of Americans who are 65 or older is expected to rise 47% over the next three decades, increasing from 58 million in 2022 to 82 million by 2050. During this period, the share of the total population of Americans who are 65 or older is expected to increase from 17% to 23%.
Addressing the Disparity of Care for Rural Patients
The challenges don’t just stop at lack of staffing. Rural hospitals struggle financially, particularly now as COVID subsidies expire and reimbursements decline. Half of rural hospitals lost money in the past years, and 418 rural hospitals have been labeled as vulnerable to closure.
Narrowing the Gender Gap in Care Disparity
Despite healthcare advances over the past few decades, we know that wide gaps in the research and treatment for health issues unique to women continue to exist. This results in significant disparities in treatments not only for issues like maternal or menstrual health, but also for conditions that present differently in men and women.
Navigating Winter’s Triple Threat: Respiratory Challenges Demand Proactive Asthma Management
Families are bracing for a relentless season of airborne illnesses, compounded by the ongoing circulation of COVID-19 alongside the annual flu season. Adding to the complexity is the spike in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), particularly affecting young children and older adults.
Redesigning Care Management for Medically Complex Children
Children with medical complexity make up less than 1% of children in the United States, but they represent 56% of hospitalized pediatric patients and 82% of hospital days in children’s hospitals. Children with medical complexity represent just 5% to 6% of children covered under Medicaid, but they account for approximately one third of Medicaid expenditures on pediatric patients.