Redesigning Healthcare Delivery: Empowering Patients for Better Outcomes
While we always say that patients are the center of what we do, fragmentation and shifting priorities can make true patient-led care difficult to achieve.
I love Kaiser Permanente. My ardor has recently cooled
The lofty ideals of patient-centric care are not been borne out in reality. This is a personal essay about my parent's experience with Kaiser Permanente.
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Why Your Patients Are Leaving and How to Stop It
Patient expectations continue to evolve, and healthcare practices that fail to adapt risk more than just revenue—they risk losing trust.
Why patient-centric organizations aren’t afraid to get messy
The pristine and representative “sample” rarely exists.
GetWellNetwork touts Interactive Care Model for patient-centric nursing
The five-phase plan, said to be suitable for all clinicians, appears in the October issue of the Journal of Nursing Administration.
Patients Town Hall calls attention to patient identity, voice
The profile of patient advocates has been building steadily, but they’re also facing some interesting questions about their identity as they figure out how to maximize their effectiveness. In a Patients Town Hall to recap some of the highlights of the ENGAGE conference this week, panelists talked about what they need to make patients more […]
Let’s not forget the low-tech essentials (i.e. trust, listening) of healthcare delivery
Dr. Leana Wen knows the healthcare system not only as a doctor, but also as a caregiver. The emergency medicine physician at George Washington University noticed a startling disconnect between patients and doctors as she juggled medical training while also helping her mother undergo breast cancer treatment nearly a decade ago. Since then, she’s devoted […]
Consultants: Help Define What’s Next In Healthcare Benefits
Help shape the future of healthcare benefits by sharing your insights.
Study: Patient-centered medical homes reduce ER visits among chronically ill
Chronically ill patients who receive care from a patient-centered medical home experienced fewer emergency visits, according to a study that analyzed claims data by Independence Blue Cross and CTI Clinical and Consulting Services. Using claims data from approximately 460,000 Independence beneficiaries enrolled in 280 primary care practices, the study found that the transition to a […]
Standing hospital bed has patients on their feet, both in and out of bed
myfoxcarolinas.com When you think “bed-rest,” you most likely imagine lying in bed all day watching Netflix marathons. Universal Hospital Services, however, has a different vision. UHS is currently piloting the Total Lift Bed project at Carolinas Specialty Hospital in Pineville, N.C. The bed helps patients with breathing problems and speeds up recovery. According to a recent […]
Realizing changes in health care delivery – new structures for providers, more hand-holding for patients
There is some good news for patients when it comes to the changes underway as part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The reforms and transitions have started a national discussion about how to deliver care in a different way – and we are headed to a system built more on collaborative, patient-centered team care. […]