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Diversifying the Healthcare Workforce is Key to …

WebThe US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Minority Health notes the following benefits of a diversified workforce: Improved access to high-quality care for …

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Lessons in Health Equity Learned During the Pandemic

WebAt health centers, between 2019 and 2020, screenings for cervical cancer declined by 15%; for colorectal cancer, by 17%; and for depression (and follow-up care), 19%. The number …

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Moving Upstream: Addressing Social Determinants of Health

WebThe Primary Care Improvement Network (PCIN) is a membership-based network focused on supporting practice transformation, quality improvement, leadership skills, and the …

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Does Epidemiology Need a Rethink

WebEpidemiology, the broad study of disease incidence and causality, has long formed the backbone of public health. Its rapid tabulations and population-level insights have made …

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Advancing Health Equity and Value-Based Care: A Mobile Approach

WebA major task of the U.S. health system is how to provide high-value care that is equitably accessible for the general populace. Health care is more costly in the U.S. than in any …

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Finding the Courage and Will to Achieve Health Equity: Asking the …

WebThe ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and instances of racism against Black individuals have resulted in dangerous health outcomes for Black Americans, particularly given …

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COVID-19 and the Social Determinants of Health

WebAnd with each passing day, patterns in COVID-19 morbidity and mortality are revealing the many underlying injustices that have long led to disparate health outcomes. For …

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Medical Director Leadership Institute

WebThe Medical Director Leadership Institute is a six-month virtual program that provides health care leaders with critical skills to thrive in their role, achieve organizational goals, and …

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Mobile Clinics: A Powerful Resource for Addressing Health …

WebThe COVID-19 pandemic has laid bare the systemic limitations of the American health system when confronted with the unexpected emergence of major disease, and …

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Men and Primary Care: Removing the Barriers

WebPrimary care services can be made more accessible to men by removing obstacles, such as broadening open hours, and by utilizing digital technologies for making appointments and …

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Spirituality and Health

WebThe relationship between spirituality and health is not limited to cancer treatment. A multi-site study of HIV/AIDS patients showed that 80% of participants were comforted by their …

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Reframing the Debate: Health Care Access Requires Affordable …

WebLike many Americans, Hector, a resident of Revere, Massachusetts, was overwhelmed by health care costs. He had insurance through his employer, but he could barely afford his …

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Lessons from Steward and the Need for Primary Care Reform in …

WebThe all-time high emergency room backups, decline in preventive care screenings, and the fact that two in five people in Massachusetts report difficulty affording care is a direct …

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Leadership and Health Care Transformation in Medically …

WebDr. Grim is a native of Oklahoma and a citizen of the Cherokee Nation. Prior to joining the Chickasaw Nation, Dr. Grim served for 10 years in various leadership roles for the …

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A Model for Managing Outpatient COVID-19

WebOn March 18, 2020, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) opened its COVID-19 outpatient clinic (now referred to as the acute care clinic), with the goal to triage and provide care …

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The Impacts of Racism on the Health of our Nation

WebRacism is a matter of public health. It is a system that creates social and health inequities that dramatically impact mental health, chronic diseases, maternal and infant mortality …

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Primary Care Innovations in Medical Education during the COVID …

WebIt has been almost two years since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. This global health crisis continues to expose the vulnerabilities of health systems worldwide, …

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Menstrual Justice Is a Matter of Health Equity: How to Fight Period

WebPeriod poverty, as defined by the American Medical Association, is the lack of access to menstrual products and education. Access to menstrual hygiene products is a matter of …

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Human Trafficking: A Review for Healthcare Providers

WebHuman trafficking is a global pandemic and gross violation of human rights. Healthcare providers are often the first group of professionals to interact with victims of human …

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A Teaching Hospital Partnership with the Rosebud Sioux Tribe

WebBeautiful Rosebud, South Dakota, is the home of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe, or the Sicangu Oyate.In 2012, the Sicangu Oyate was one of the first communities to ask teaching …

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