Peter Cummings’ Post

Access to care is a persistent challenge facing health systems globally, with long wait times for health services in many countries. Additionally, the ability to seek timely medical attention can make a huge difference to patient outcomes. Could virtual health be the answer? Read our latest report for more insights on the value of virtual health care: https://bit.ly/3OahjOf #Wellbeing #VirtualHealth #Healthcare

When it comes to patient health, access to care requires more than transportation. Unfortunately, we live in a world where one must navigate several social obstacles to receive proper health care – a trend made worse by the covid-19 pandemic. So, is there anything practitioners can do to help? By better understanding the barriers to access, you'll be able to make your practice more open to the greater public, ensuring that you're taking on the challenge of bettering yourself and society at the same time. #SocialDeterminants #Healthcare #Accessibility #PatientCare

An interoperable health system will be critical in achieving universal health coverage (UHC) which will require the ability for patients to move seamlessly between the public and private health sectors, facilities, clinicians and other health service providers, depending on the expertise and care they require. #UniversalHealthCoverage #InteroperableHealthSystem #PublicPrivatePartnership #PatientCentricCare https://lnkd.in/dCjcT2gC

A National survey of 2,000 U.S. adults about health care issues provides insights into why and how often Americans go to the doctor, how they choose their doctors and why they choose to (or don't) follow the advice of their doctors. https://lnkd.in/eiNCVpyA U.S. News & World Report Sarah Pike Annika Urban Anne Pusey Roberts #primarycare #Findadoctor #healthcare

What steps are you taking to gain visibility in your Group Health and RX Plan. Big buzz word is, Transparency... If you're a self-insured health / RX plan, please share cost containment levers being pulled to move the needle on spend. Having data is critical, what you do with data will allow you to control cost. Strategic Services Group (SSG) specializes in unpacking all cost drivers within your self-insured medical / RX plan that have not been implemented. Let's go back 25 years. Let's implement a tired direct contract solution as your preferred network at 120% of Medicare, employees receive ZERO Deductible, ZERO out-of-pocket expense. Providers are paid within 72 hours and if an employee wants to go to their own provider inside a leading PPO network , it's deductible and coinsurance. WIN ( Employer) - WIN ( Employee - WIN ( Providers) - WIN ( TPA/Administrator ) #benefitsconsultant #medicarepayments #employers #culturematters #ssgmi

Health plan coverage for telehealth continues to ebb and flow after the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. Take a deeper dive into a new survey that has tracked these changes: https://hubs.ly/Q02y_D_z0

In a complex health care system, understanding the costs of medical services often feels like deciphering a code. This Strategic Services Group (SSG) Insight serves as a primer on health care #pricetransparency, offering an overview and discussing advantages, challenges and other considerations for employers. #employeebenefits #compliancesupport #hrguidance #ssgmi #strategicservicesgroup #ssginsights

How are you getting to the real numbers? Population health management lets us swim upstream to know what's happening, why its happening, and allows us to craft a solution to make a difference. Working smarter, change for the benefit of your people. That's SSG. #ssgmi #populationhealthmanagement #uba #transparency #bigpharma #truth #workingsmarter #winning

Sara Heath, executive editor of Xtelligent Healthcare Media, underscores the significance of social determinants of health—such as income, racial bias, geography, and transportation—in impeding patient care access. These factors hinder the attainment of convenient and comprehensive patient care, posing significant challenges despite advancements in healthcare. A multitude of barriers, including high out-of-pocket costs and disparities in insurance coverage, prevent individuals from accessing necessary medical care, ultimately impacting their overall well-being. Additionally, racial bias and institutional racism create distrust among marginalized groups, exacerbating disparities in healthcare access. Language barriers and immigration status further contribute to the complexity of the issue, highlighting the need for policy changes and innovative solutions to address these multifaceted challenges. #HealthcareAccess #SocialDeterminants #PatientCare #Inequality #SDOH https://lnkd.in/gxmJcE25

Improving health is a universal goal, but challenges are equally universal to modern health care systems. Switzerland lays claim to the highest life expectancy in Europe at 84 years. This is five years longer than even pre-pandemic U.S. life expectancy. And they do this all without publicly-provided healthcare? In this post, I discuss how Switzerland uses private nonprofit insurers to achieve universal coverage, how they account for disadvantaged groups, and what advantages this brings to patients. And don’t worry, I do manage to connect health care choices to yodeling! https://lnkd.in/ew9-TGbC