Patient advocacy
Patient advocacy is the dedicated support of individuals navigating the healthcare system. Advocates empower patients by ensuring their rights, facilitating communication with healthcare providers, and promoting informed decision-making. This crucial role enhances patient autonomy, fosters healthcare transparency, and strives for equitable, quality care.
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08 Apr 2025
Cancer screening rates, preventive care access sink to 51%
Better public awareness and patient education campaigns are necessary for improving the nation's abysmal cancer screening rates. Continue Reading
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07 Apr 2025
Care coordination vs. case management: What's the difference?
Although there is significant overlap, care coordination and case management are distinct in their scope of practice. Continue Reading
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19 Mar 2025
What is medical gaslighting, and why should docs care?
Empathic communication and active listening are key for providers to prevent medical gaslighting. Continue Reading
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17 Mar 2025
How payers, providers can unify around patient-centered care
Value-based care models and innovative contracting can help payers and providers align on patient-centered care. Continue Reading
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19 Feb 2025
Abortion bans affect access in states without restrictions
A new study showed that a Texas abortion ban led to care delays for everyone accessing the procedure in Colorado, a state without restrictions. Continue Reading
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30 Jan 2025
What to know about patient advocate jobs, careers
As healthcare leaders aim to streamline a complex healthcare landscape, patient advocates become key members of the care team. Continue Reading
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09 Sep 2024
Merck advocates fixes for cardiovascular disease in pregnancy
Merck for Mothers invests in developing industry-leading, evidence-based clinical standards aimed at addressing cardiac disease in pregnancy. Continue Reading
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05 Sep 2024
Is care management missing from the GLP-1 drug discourse?
Care management is key for any serious prescription, but has the commercialization of the weight loss industry kept it from the GLP-1 conversation? Continue Reading
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04 Sep 2024
Do Medicaid ACOs boost patient care access in pregnancy?
Despite limited change in birthing outcomes, a statewide Medicaid ACO was linked to better patient care access, especially in the postpartum period. Continue Reading
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09 Aug 2024
CHCs defy staff shortage woes, promote healthcare access
Most community health centers are bogged down by provider and staff shortages, but they're still able to offer next-day and after-hours patient healthcare access. Continue Reading
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06 Aug 2024
What is corporate social responsibility in healthcare?
Corporate social responsibility in healthcare can include SDOH work and investing in community benefits. Continue Reading
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23 Jul 2024
How ACO models can improve to support patient engagement
Greater ACO success will come with more flexible beneficiary communication policies governing the models. Continue Reading
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16 Jul 2024
Public health messaging aids 988 mental health line awareness
Public health messaging campaigns were successful at boosting 988 mental health crisis line awareness to 67%. Continue Reading
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05 Jun 2024
MMR vaccine medical misinformation still prevalent
Medical misinformation about the MMR vaccine comes as measles cases are on the rise in the U.S., experts say. Continue Reading