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Patient data access increases, supports healthcare navigation
The rate of patient data access among cancer patients increased from 40% in 2018 to 65% in 2022, per ASTP figures.
What does usual source of care mean in healthcare?
The number of patients claiming a usual source of care is on the decline, a signal of provider shortages and poor insurance coverage.
Docs judge patients' beliefs in medical misinformation
Patients fear judgment for expressing belief in medical misinformation, harming the patient-provider relationship.
Public still leery of AI chatbots in healthcare, misinformation
Although more than half of patients don't trust AI chatbots in healthcare, just under a fifth use the tools regularly.
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VA's SDOH pilot targets transportation barriers to healthcare
VA patients enrolled in the SDOH pilot rideshare program had fewer transportation barriers to care, more access and fewer no-shows.
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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.
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Community health center access up by 1 million patients
Community health center access rises during the nation's primary care crisis, prompting calls for more funding.
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Patient trust in healthcare tanked during COVID-19 pandemic
Patient trust in healthcare providers declined during the pandemic, a trend some experts posit could threaten public health.
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Paid medical chatbots better at health literacy than free ones
Both paid and free medical chatbots offer middling health literacy, but asking for a lower reading level might help.
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Cash benefits help cut emergency department utilization
The $400 cash benefits cut emergency department overutilization by around 100 visits per 1,000 patients, researchers said.
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What is corporate social responsibility in healthcare?
Corporate social responsibility in healthcare can include SDOH work and investing in community benefits.
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Patient satisfaction metrics to interpret CAHPS scores
Understanding terms like net promoter scores, global scores or top-box scores can help practice leaders assess CAHPS scores and patient satisfaction metrics.
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How training boosts home health caregiver, aide workforce
A California-based grant program boosted training access for home health caregivers, family caregivers and home-based supportive care for an aging population.
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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.