Socioeconomic Deprivation Ups Missed Clinic Visits for Children
MONDAY, March 7, 2022 -- Children with medical complexity (CMC) living in areas of greater socioeconomic deprivation have an increased risk for missing patient-centered medical home (PCMH) visits, according to a study published online March 7 in... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - March 7, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Upstate ’s Refugee Health Clinic is an integral part of resettlement process for Afghan refugees coming to Syracuse
The team includes staff from internal medicine and pediatric clinics, residents, and Farsi and Pashto-speaking medical and pre-medical students who joined the effort to introduce 250 Afghan arrivals to a medical home. (Source: SUNY Upstate Medical)
Source: SUNY Upstate Medical - November 18, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: News Source Type: news
2021 CEOs of the Year: Grace Medical Home's Stephanie Nelson Garris tries to meet all of her patients' needs, including hunger
At the start of the pandemic, her staff and volunteers jumped in to provide food boxes to patients who lost their jobs. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - November 1, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Susan Lundine Source Type: news
2021 CEOs of the Year: Grace Medical Home's Stephanie Nelson Garris tries to meet all of her patients' needs, including hunger
At the start of the pandemic, her staff and volunteers jumped in to provide food boxes to patients who lost their jobs. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - November 1, 2021 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Susan Lundine Source Type: news
UCLA raises $611 million in 2020 –21, supporting students and advancing critical research
UCLA raised more than $611 million in gifts and pledges in the fiscal year ending June 30, exceeding its annual goal and drawing donors from all 50 states and 72 countries.“Generous donors at all levels have continued to partner with UCLA to effect meaningful change on campus, in the community and around the world,” said Chancellor Gene Block. “Despite a challenging year, our friends have once again demonstrated their extraordinary commitment to UCLA’s mission of education, research and service.”In response to conditions created by the COVID-19 pandemic, many donors focused on students ’ need to adapt to distan...
Source: UCLA Newsroom: Health Sciences - October 4, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news
New Roadmap for High-Quality Cancer Care Delivery New Roadmap for High-Quality Cancer Care Delivery
' Oncology Medical Home ' acts as a comprehensive guide for how oncology practices can deliver high-quality, evidence-based cancer care.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - July 19, 2021 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
30W and 60W Medical/ITE 2x3 & #226; �? Class I and II Power Supplies Meet Curve B Radiated ...
TDK Corporation announces the introduction of the CUS30M and CUS60M series of AC-DC power supplies, rated at 30W and 60W output power. Certified to medical and ITE standards for Class I and II operation, the products meet both curve B radiated and conducted emissions without the need for additional filtering or shielding. The CUS30M and 60M target applications include medical, home healthcare, test and measurement, broadcast, industrial controls and household appliances. Initially available...This story is related to the following:Health, Medical,& Dental Supplies and EquipmentSearch for suppliers of:Medical Power Supplies...
Source: Industrial Newsroom - Health, Medical and Dental Supplies - June 2, 2021 Category: Medical Devices Source Type: news
UCLA Health receives $5 million for home visit program
UCLA Health has received a $5 million gift to support a program that offers personalized health care for people with complex medical needs who have difficulty traveling to clinics.In recognition of the gift, the service has been renamed the UCLA Eugene and Maxine Rosenfeld Medical Home Visit Program.“I am grateful for the Rosenfelds’ generous gift to support a vital program essential to our mission — providing safe, high-quality, compassionate care to patients,” said Johnese Spisso, president of UCLA Health and CEO of the UCLA Hospital System.Since its founding in 2016, the program has served more than 350 patients...
Source: UCLA Newsroom: Health Sciences - March 5, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news
Six ways primary care " medical homes " are lowering health care spending
(American Academy of Family Physicians) New analysis of 394 U.S. primary care practices identifies the aspects of care delivery that are associated with lower health care spending and lower utilization of emergency care and hospital admissions. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - November 10, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Increasing primary care follow-up after preparticipation physical evaluations - Kennedy M, Comer F, Young JA, Valasek AE.
Preparticipation physical evaluations (PPEs) strive to prevent injuries and sudden death in athletes. Ideally, the medical home is the best setting for completion. However, many school systems request large PPE screenings for their student-athletes. This q... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - November 4, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
A trauma medical home, evaluating collaborative care for the older injured patient: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial - Ortiz D, Meagher AD, Lindroth H, Holler E, Gao S, Khan B, Lasiter S, Boustani M, Zarzaur B.
BACKGROUND: It is estimated that 55 million adults will be 65 years and older in the USA by 2020. These older adults are at increased risk for injury and their recovery is multi-faceted. A collaborative care model may improve psychological and functional... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - July 20, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news
Enhanced care coordination can benefit patients with multiple chronic illnesses
(George Mason University) The CareFirst Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) program aims to improve health care services, particularly for patients with multiple chronic conditions. The program includes nurse care coordinators and individualized patient care plans. Researchers surveyed 1,308 patients and found most had overall positive experiences with their care management. However, many had issues with obtaining care during evenings, weekends and holidays, suggesting a need for additional access to care. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - March 5, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Certified Medical Homes Tied to Better Diabetes Outcomes
FRIDAY, Feb. 28, 2020 -- Primary care practices certified as medical homes have more practice systems and higher performance on diabetes care versus uncertified practices, according to a study published in the January/February issue of the Annals of... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - February 28, 2020 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
BlueCross BlueShield opening four primary care clinics in Memphis
“We've invested in primary care for some time now with our medical home partnerships and before that patient-centered medical homes. This [Sanitas partnership] was a logical next step for us.” (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - February 21, 2020 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Jason Bolton Source Type: news
Sustaining effective quality improvement: building capacity for resilience in the practice facilitator workforce
Practice transformation efforts in healthcare, like the patient-centred medical home model in primary care, have spurred the development of multiple quality improvement (QI) and implementation strategies to support effective change. Nonetheless, uncertainty about how to implement and sustain change in complex healthcare settings1 continues to pose significant challenges. Even when practices are receptive, limited QI expertise, constrained resources, and associated staff morale and burnout can impact success. Although efforts among clinicians to improve primary care by embracing a culture of QI continue, healthcare systems ...
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - February 18, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
