Jeff Lagasse
The two organizations are working together to standardize how data is collected, processed and integrated regarding SDoH.
Juggling vendors can add costs for a health system, so it's better to focus on communication, convenience and the patient experience.
The findings come as an increasing number of health systems are investing in system-wide EHRs, despite lingering issues with interoperability.
Telehealth usage grew 53 percent from 2016 to 2017, compared to just 14 percent for urgent care centers, the next-highest on the list.
If doctors don't value and trust each other, the safety and quality of patient care could potentially be compromised.
About a third of osteopathic medical students intend to work in primary care, an 18 percent increase from 2007.
In low-scoring hospitals, 3 percent of heart attack patients returned to the hospital for a new heart attack within 30 days.
While value-based care isn't a mandate for pediatrics, there are still incentives to make the switch and provide the best care for patients.
The ability of AI to improve patient outcomes and the growing potential of AI-based tools for older patients are creating growth opportunities.
With the most expensive medical care in the world and shorter life expectancies, the US is in what the authors call a healthcare crisis.