Beyond the human cost, workplace violence carries significant economic consequences for healthcare institutions. Addressing this issue through virtual technology represents not just an ethical imperative but a financial one. The post Hidden in Plain Sight: How Existing Hospital Technology Can Prevent Workplace Violence appeared first on MedCity News.
Here is the list of my papers that were published in 2024. Manuscripts were published in Value in Health, BMJ Open, Journal of Comparative Effectiveness Research, Forum for Health Economics and Policy, Annals of the American Thoracic Society and others. Links to all papers are below. Clayton D, Shafrin J, Yen GP, Geevarghese L, Shi…
This issue brief describes the impact of H.R.1’s 10-year delay in implementing provisions in two Medicaid eligibility rules that would have reduced red tape. The delayed rules are projected to decrease federal spending and future Medicaid and CHIP enrollment and increase coverage loss.
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In her first months as a community health worker, Jee Hyo Kim helped violent crime survivors access supportive services and resources. When a client with post-traumatic stress disorder sought a therapist, she linked him to one that fit his needs. She helped clients afraid to leave their homes obtain food delivery vouchers. As one client…
This analysis examines the health costs associated with pregnancy, childbirth, post-partum care, and infancy. It finds that health costs associated with pregnancy, childbirth, and post-partum care average a total of $20,416, including $2,743 in out-of-pocket expenses, for women enrolled in employer plans.
During a panel at the Reuters Digital Health conference in Nashville, health system executives shared what they’ve learned about navigating change in tech pilots. In their view, success is determined by cultural readiness, frontline staff buy-in and a clear-eyed view of what success looks like. The post What Hospitals Have Learned About Change Management in…
Humana says its value-based partnerships for kidney care led to a 5% reduction in unnecessary hospital admissions in 2023
Serenity Cole enjoyed Christmas last month relaxing with her family near her St. Louis home, making crafts and visiting friends. It was a contrast to how Cole, 18, spent part of the 2024 holiday season. She was in the hospital — a frequent occurrence with sickle cell disease, a genetic condition that damages oxygen-carrying red…