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Defining the digital determinants of health
Digital determinants of health (DDOH) are related to health IT and influence an individual's ability to access healthcare.
Out-of-pocket drug costs rise when patients join Medicare
Out-of-pocket drug costs for diabetes medications go up when patients join Medicare, adversely affecting medication adherence.
Pandemic policies shrank cost-related barriers to healthcare
The number of adults reporting cost-related barriers to healthcare went down by 4.75 million people, new data shows.
How do health IT vendors use patient family advisory councils?
Patient and family advisory councils (PFACs) aren't just a hospital mainstay anymore, as health IT vendors host them to gain user insights.
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How the U.S. can close longstanding racial health equity gaps
Access to insurance, better enforcement and more data will be key to addressing the nation's health equity woes.
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Top-ranked hospitals still underperform in social responsibility
Hospitals that typically rank high for quality, plus private equity-backed institutions, fell short on the social responsibility ratings.
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Most patients find new doc online, via provider directories
While 46% of patients look online and at their insurance's provider directory to find a new doctor, fewer rely on referrals.
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Poor access to medication for opioid use a problem of scale
Problems like limited workforce and resources hamper access to medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD).
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Patient safety, satisfaction soar with remote care management
In addition to high patient satisfaction and good patient safety performance, telehealth improved access to remote care management.
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Prediabetes linked to social determinants of health, not race
Social determinants of health disproportionately affect racial/ethnic minorities, leading to disparities in prediabetes in teens.
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Provider directory plans to promote LGBTQ-affirming care
OutCare's online provider directory helps patients find and access LGBTQ-affirming care when it would otherwise be out of reach.
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Aligning social determinants of health work with CMS rules
Adapting to CMS standards for social determinants of health work meant aligning Cedars-Sinai's internal goals with external requirements.
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CMS' whole-of-government approach to maternal health equity
HHS and its subagencies CMS, HRSA and SAMHSA are making strides in promoting maternal health equity, leaders said at a recent conference.
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What is the role of behavioral economics in healthcare?
Behavioral economics can enhance patient engagement and chronic disease management efforts by tapping into basic human tendencies.