Population Health vs Public Health Public health works on a more personal and intimate level than population health. Population health is defined as the health outcomes of a group of individuals including the distribution of the distribution of such outcomes within the population. It considers all determinants of health, including medical care, social and physical…
Inflammation has now become a big buzzword in the health and wellness world. Inflammation is a mechanism of the body to signal that something is making the body sick or unwell. After receiving the signal, the body begins the healing process. Acute Inflammation The inflammatory period in the healing process can last several days. A…
What Are Pathways Programs Clinical guidelines and consensus statements developed to assist in clinical management decisions, and clinical pathways are tools to manage quality outcomes and cost of care based on clinical guidelines and current evidence—(Evidence-based Medicine). Clinical pathways are document-based tools that provide a link between the best available evidence and clinical practice. Clinical…
Fighting Inflammation with Antioxidants Oxidation in biochemistry refers to the process when electrons are lost to free radicals. Our bodies are constantly under oxidative stress. Just like an apple or a car, our bodies will brown, rust, or decay. What Exactly Is Oxidative Stress Oxidative stress causes free radical damage. Free radicals are uncharged molecules…
Why Is Patient Engagement Important Patient engagement is an important part of successful healthcare delivery. Healthcare is a team-based sport, and patients are the central members of the team. Understanding how to engage patients as part of the team is crucial and is best undertaken from the perspective of the patient. Engaging patients and treating…
What Is Strategic Planning The healthcare industry is riddled with administrative and regulatory complexities that make it difficult for health systems to achieve the Triple or better yet, the Quadruple Aim of healthcare. Meeting and exceeding the national targets, benefits not only quality of care, but also healthcare organizations’ performance. Identifying Strategic Goals To transition…
Evidence-based Medicine vs Evidence-based Practice Evidence-based medicine (EBM) uses the most current and best evidence to administer care. Healthcare professionals, however, tend to use the term evidence-based practice because multiple disciplines are involved in healthcare delivery. It seems more appropriate to use this term in lieu of EBM from a quality perspective as well. Clinicians…
Health insurance agents can provide consultation to an individual who is interested in enrolling in a Medicare Advantage plan. These professionals are licensed by their respective states and must maintain industry certifications to sell Medicare Advantage plans and other health insurance products. In most cases, health insurance companies give agents commissions for each policy they…
Social Needs and Health Specific examples are educational attainment, socioeconomic status, housing situation, food security, family and social network, and access to transportation. Researchers and clinicians agree that if a patient cannot afford treatment, has limited access to health resources, and is subject to environmental stressors, the clinical effectiveness of care decreases, costs go up,…
Annual Enrollment Period and Medicare It’s almost the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) for Medicare Advantage plans. AEP is when Medicare beneficiaries are able to switch health plans. The time period typically lasts from October 15 to December 7. During this time, Medicare beneficiaries can explore which plans meet their health needs and fit within a…