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Check out this important perspective from Betsy Brais on the issue of prior authorizations in an interview with the Novant Health Center for Public Policy Solutions. “Each minute I spend on the phone with an insurance company is a minute I can’t be with my patients… Patient care needs to be put back in the center of the process and policy solutions like gold carding, time limits on prior authorization reviews, and required peer-to-peer conversations - where we are actually talking to a peer from the same specialty as the condition we’re treating - would be a great start.” #healthcare #priorauth #burnout

After last year's tumultuous legislative session, hospitals are hard at work setting the record straight about the state of Texas hospitals and health systems in preparation for 2025. Learn more about how hospitals are fighting back on The Scope: https://ow.ly/jbQT50Qtl0U

Recognizing the Importance of Public Health Public health is a critical domain that plays a vital role in promoting and protecting the health and well-being of populations. However, there are concerns that public health is often overlooked or neglected compared to other areas of the healthcare system. The Need for a Specialized Approach To address this issue, there is a growing argument that public health should have its own dedicated cadre of professionals. This would allow for the development of specialized expertise, targeted training, and a stronger focus on the unique challenges and priorities of public health practice. #publichealth #publichealthcareer #publichealthprofessionals #publichealthcadre #MPH

PAHO/WHO Collaborating Centers have supported public health in the Americas since 1950, focusing on areas like nursing, communicable diseases, and emergency response. There are over 800 CCs globally, with 174 in the Americas. These institutions, such as universities and hospitals, are designated to work with PAHO/WHO to achieve common health goals. via Pan American Journal of Public Health https://ift.tt/ERONIMS #healthpolicy, #healthsystems, #policy

ACTION ALERT: Senators on the HELP committee are considering legislation that poses a DIRECT THREAT to patients' access to quality care. Hospitals play a critical role in treating patients with complex and chronic conditions; they are uniquely equipped to provide emergency care and handle complications. This proposed legislation would jeopardize access to these essential services. We cannot have healthy communities without a health care system that provides care for all those who need it. To do that, hospitals and health systems need the necessary support – and patients need accessible, quality care that hospitals are uniquely equipped to provide. Tell your Senator: Protect access to quality health care!

Gov. JB Pritzker's administration released a pair of reports Friday analyzing how the state responded to the COVID-19 pandemic and outlining how it should prepare for future public health emergencies. [Health News Illinois] “Following a once-in-a-century event like the COVID-19 pandemic, it is critical that we take the time to thoroughly study how our state responded to the emergency and seek to learn lessons that will put us in a stronger position the next time such an all-of-government response is required,” Pritzker said. More> https://www.iomc.org/news Join us for IOMC's 2024 Annual Leadership Awards & Annual Convening on June 20th, 2024 Speakers: Dr. Erik Mikaitis, MD, MBA, Interim CEO, Cook County Health, and Chief David T. Jones, Chief Behavioral Officer, State of Illinois. Open to All More info here> https://lnkd.in/ef9RYj4V #pandemic #publichealth #socialchange #communityhealth #populationhealth #healthcare #medicine #healthcare

How has a sickle cell patient’s experience impacted his work as a patient navigator? #SickleCellAdvocate John Masembe, Public Health, shares how his experience guides his efforts in helping other sickle cell warriors. Register below to watch our #DiagnosticsDecoded 🎥, this Thursday, May 23rd. Register: https://bit.ly/3WQBMMS #SickleCell #SickleCellCare #PatientCare #SickleCellDisease #SickleCellAwareness #SickleCellWarrior #HealthEquity #StayInformed #HealthEducation #DiagnosticsDecoded

How does evidence-based policy making impact public health decision-making at global, regional and national levels? This was the focus of the lunch break discussion with Prof. Christopher J. Colvin, where he shared his insights into how and why the relationships between knowledge production and policymaking evolve in the ways they do. #evidencebasedmedicine #EBM #EBPM #healthpolicy

🚑🌍 Strengthening Public Health Through Coordination: The Common Health Coalition! 💡🤝 AHIP and Kaiser Permanente lead the charge with the newly formed Common Health Coalition, setting a powerful agenda to enhance collaboration between healthcare organizations and public health systems. This initiative is designed to ensure the US is ready for future public health emergencies through improved coordination, constant emergency preparedness, real-time disease detection, and effective data sharing. 📊🔍 #foodandnutrition As we aim to build a resilient health system, what role can each of us play in supporting these efforts? Join the conversation on how better integration can safeguard our health communities. 🏥📈 Let's prepare today for a healthier tomorrow!