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New Study Alert! What it means for your Population Health Programs. An interesting study published in JAMA Network Open looks at: Neighborhood-Level Socioeconomic Status and Prescription Fill Patterns Among Patients With Heart Failure Overall, no big surprises: "In this cohort study of 6247 patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction, patients living in neighborhoods with lower nSES had significantly higher odds of nonadherence to guideline-directed medical therapy." But within the possible interventions: "Surprisingly, we found no mediation by access to transportation or pharmacy density, and only a small mediation effect by walkability. So we have to go beyond solving for transportation and access, to truly solve the issues." As a Population Health Program: Look to provide much broader interventions: health literacy, income, family support, individual beliefs, etc. if you want to solve these issues. https://lnkd.in/es9injfv #healthcare #SDoH #publichealth #pharmacy #populationhealth

In regions lacking access to vital diagnostics in healthcare facilities, how can we address health concerns, such as anemia, at both individual and global public health levels? Global leader in point-of-care testing, Lena Wahlhed, weighs in on the challenges and interventions in addressing anemia, impacting children, pregnant individuals, and women globally. 🩸🌐 Read more on this conversation: https://bit.ly/42aO17s #AnemiaAwareness #HealthCareAccess #medicalprofessional #medicalprofessionals #medicalproviders #poc #poct #pointofcaretesting #diagnostics #medicaldiagnostics #medicaltechnology #medicaltech

Have you read The Pursuit by UMass Memorial Health? Discover innovations and advances in care delivery, technology, population health and more. Start reading now. #umassmemorialhealth

Our latest article published in the Journal of Aging Research and Healthcare delves into crucial post-COVID-19 analysis on osteoarthritis literacy and equity issues. Titled "Osteoarthritis Literacy and Equity Issues: A Post COVID-19 Analysis and Update," this study sheds light on the challenges faced by older adults dealing with this prevalent joint disease. 🔍 Key Findings: Osteoarthritis remains a significant cause of physical disability among older adults, hindering their quality of life. Health equity and literacy issues exacerbate the challenges of managing osteoarthritis, especially for long COVID-affected individuals and those with lower socioeconomic status. Effective intervention approaches require tailored recommendations that consider patients' health literacy, economic status, and educational background. 🔗 Dive deeper into this insightful research by reading the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gHzsugWv Stay informed and discover how we're working towards better healthcare outcomes for all! #Osteoarthritis #HealthEquity #HealthLiteracy #ResearchUpdate #AgingHealthcare

Digital health for aging populations "The rapid growth of the geriatric population across the world is surpassing society’s ability to meet the healthcare needs of its older adults. Digital technologies offer considerable promise for addressing these needs and transforming many aspects of geriatric care." >> Nice review article covering an increasing need for digital health in this population challenges around the development. https://lnkd.in/e_EVRCZq

New study in #HSR from Christine Durrance PhD et al evaluate the effect of rural hospital closures on infant and maternal health outcomes. FULL ARTICLE: https://lnkd.in/gbnTDQ5J WHAT IS KNOWN Disparities exist between urban and rural populations in both health care access and outcomes, especially for pregnant populations accessing prenatal care and labor/delivery services. WHAT THIS STUDY ADDS Hospital closures in rural counties have important implications for maternal and infant health, and these consequences are different for residents of moderately rural and most rural counties. CONCLUSION Loss of hospital care has meaningful effects on the rural populations; investigating rural counties in aggregate may miss nuanced differences in the effects on the margin of rurality. #HealthServicesResearch  AcademyHealth  Wiley 

Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc. (BMMA) is pleased to announce a Late Breaker Call for Abstracts! Open NOW through Monday, March 18th at 11:59 EST, Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc. (BMMA) is intentionally seeking abstract proposals that specifically highlight projects and/or initiatives around: - Health systems transformation - Clinical and non-clinical interventions - Task force/coalition-building - Research and/or policy projects that clearly showcase impact, lessons learned, successes - Best practices in reproductive and perinatal services and programs under Title V & Title X/family planning that engaged communities/populations most impacted by maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity - Other maternal health equity initiative -Visit our website to find out about the additional abstracts you can submit under the topics that showcase work, studies, policies, or research. TO SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACTS: bit.ly/BMHC24ABSTRACTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #ВМНС24. #BMHC24 #BlackMaternalHealth #BlackMamasMatter #BlackMaternalHealthConference #ReproJustice #BirthJustice #PublicHealth #MaternalMortality #BirthEquity #ReproRights

A new medical study paints a grim picture: racial and ethnic minorities are 20-30% more likely to be misdiagnosed compared to white patients. This translates to a shocking disparity: nearly one in four hospital patients who experience harm or death due to misdiagnosis belong to a minority group. The study calls misdiagnosis a major public health concern, affecting millions of adults annually in the U.S. Published in JAMA Internal Medicine and BMJ Quality & Safety, the research highlights the urgent need for language and cultural inclusivity in healthcare. Factors like communication barriers and unconscious bias can significantly impact diagnosis accuracy, particularly for patients of color. This National Minority Health Month, we invite you to read our latest blog and learn more about how the complex factors contributing to these disparities can be addressed. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gF37ReJM #healthcare #healthdisparities #misdiagnosis #NMHM #nationalminorityhealthmonth #languagelinesolutions

Use by use, FHIR is demonstrating its value in improving healthcare. One of the latest examples is in the area of maternal health. The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), part of the The National Institutes of Health, has published an FHIR implementation guide for maternal and infant health. The guide seeks to standardize the exchange of clinical data on maternal and infant health. The Maternal & Infant Health Information for Research Implementation Guide is an important step toward understanding the causes of maternal morbidity and mortality, which are on the rise in this country. Read more in Healthcare Innovation : https://bit.ly/3OJWrMY #FHIR #HL7 #MaternalHealth

📚A study in 2020 published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health found the rate of #CHD had an 18.7% increase from 1990. This statistic might sound scary but it demonstrates the positive strides made in CHD research over the last few decades. The rate of death from CHD has decreased 34.5% since 1990. Since 1990 significant progress has been made in diagnosing CHD, which can explain the rise in rates. Additionally, early diagnosis allows healthcare teams, parents, and caregivers to take action early, explaining the decrease in mortality rate🫀 Research is essential to progress being made in the #CHDCommunity❗️Learn more at the link below⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gRz-C_d3