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Physician Workforce, Population/Community Health, Medical Education/Teaching Hospitals
Community health becoming part of medical school curriculum
Also in this roundup of health care news: experts share insights on managing the diabetes epidemic; and foreign-born physicians make up a significant — and humanitarian — presence in health care.
Disparities/Equity of Care
Georgia health system shares strategies that helped it on the journey to the AHA Equity of Care Award
By using its comparative database, deploying community health workers and convening diverse community partnerships, Navicent Health has exemplified what it means to be an equitable organization.
Veterans Administration (VA), Rural issues, Opioids, Substance Use Disorder
Facing an overdose epidemic, some EDs offer addiction treatment
Also in this weekly roundup of health care news: When rural hospitals close, the health implications are significant; the VA pilots behavioral health integrated model; and a small drug company tests waters of cholesterol medicine market.
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Leveraging Technology, Social Determinants of Health
More and more hospitals are working to address food insecurity
Also in this roundup of health care news: Carilion Clinic uses analytical workflow tools that take social determinants into consideration and measure clinical staff’s workflow; AI continues to help physicians; and the surprising lack of insight around ovarian cancer.
Innovation/New Models of Care
How hospitals are customizing their EHRs for better patient care
Also in this roundup of weekly health news: suicide rates are on the rise, but not for Latinos; and electric scooters are taking off, but people not wearing helmets has led to more ED visits.
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Population/Community Health
Artificial Intelligence tool has major promise for diabetes treatment
Also in this roundup of health care news: this year’s flu season will vary based on your location; a health system CEO says a Department of Homeland Security proposed rule could damage public health; news about aspirin’s role in reducing risk of ovarian cancer; and a group of cardiologists formed a health care startup that is much more than an app.
Social Determinants of Health
How hospitals are reaching into their communities to address the social determinants of health
St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital is taking a social approach to supporting diabetes patients; Northwestern Medicine is stocking fridges for the food insecure; and Yale New Haven Hospital partners with providers to help shelter the homeless.
Workforce, Social Determinants of Health, Hospitals Against Violence
Chicago hospitals team up to address the social determinants of health
Also in this roundup of weekly health care news: Texas health systems announce intent to merge; the changing role of public health; and Chrysler, other big businesses see savings in investing in employee health care.
Drug Prices, Social Determinants of Health
Drug price spikes continue to far outnumber cost cuts
Also in this weekly roundup of health care news: Northwell Health takes cafeteria cues from a Michelin-starred chef; you may have diabetes and not know it; and a new public safety crisis across the country.
Social Determinants of Health, Wellness/Preventive Care
Hospitals and health systems are getting behind early detection, prevention
St. John’s Hospitals in Oxnard, Calif., are ensuring local women get needed preventive cancer care regardless of their income status; Connecticut Children’s Medical Center in Hartford streamlines detection of developmental challenges in young people; and Canton, Ohio-based Aultman Health Foundation puts the work in to prevent falls among its senior community.