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If you are working within the market access space and have a leadership role in frontline negotiations with national key decision-makers in your country's healthcare system, you have definitely heard or been asked about how your new intervention (medicine) will impact the QALYs and/or DALYs of the patients. In this post, I will try to give a general idea about these two powerful tools that decision-makers use to understand the burden of disease and the impact of interventions. DALYs and QALYs both play a crucial role in market access strategies and negotiations, particularly in the context of cost-effectiveness analysis. #DALYs (Disability-Adjusted Life Years): DALY is a metric that combines the years of healthy life lost due to premature death and the years lived with a disability. It is a way to quantify the overall burden of disease in a population by accounting for both mortality and morbidity. DALYs are often used to prioritize health interventions and assess the impact of different diseases on a population. #QALYs (Quality-Adjusted Life Years): QALY is a measure that combines the quantity and quality of life. It takes into account both the duration of life and the health-related quality of life during that time. QALYs are often used in cost-effectiveness analyses of healthcare interventions. The idea is to assess the value of a medical treatment or intervention by considering both the length of life it provides and the quality of life during that time. We will deep dive into both concepts in the upcoming post to see how they are calculated and used in the decision-making process by policymakers, healthcare providers, and researchers. Stay tuned... #marketaccess #healtheconomics #costeffectiveness #pricingstrategy #QALYs #DALYs

Disparities in Digital Health Portal Use Persist Beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic https://buff.ly/3TlNdtM #innovation #medicaltechnology #medicine #digitalhealth #medicaldevice

Is US healthcare the best? "By any objective measures, profit-driven health care has been catastrophic for average Americans, American businesses and America’s economic security. It is a failed experiment that has become an economic burden we can no longer afford… In 2023, we spent $4.7 trillion on health care, almost one-fifth of the U.S. economy, and more than double the per capita health-care costs in other developed countries… Exorbitant spending has not brought us better health. Data from the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) show that, compared to other developed countries, key U.S. health outcomes - e.g., life expectancy at birth, infant mortality, safety during childbirth, management of asthma, diabetes and other chronic diseases, heart attack mortality - are consistently last or nearly last. In other words, objectively we have the lowest value health care of any developed nation. Wendell Potter Brian Klepper #healthcare #economicimpact #societalimpact #healthcareaccess #medicalcare #healthoutcomes

With an increasingly diverse population, social pressure rising, and progressive regulatory changes ahead, the time is now for improved SDoH programs and health equity progression. The demand has never been greater as health plans and providers are being held to a higher standard and called to respond to advanced SDoH and Health Equity initiatives. How are health plans, providers, and community-based organizations working together to find innovative ways to narrow the gap of care for SDoH and health disparities. A complete overhaul is taking place in the industry from member engagement to data infrastructure and everything in between. Find out what other health plans are doing to narrow the gap and measure meaningful impact. The leading industry experts we have assembled will walk you through a progressive approach to meet those new and mounting demands. SSN is proud to present our 10th Annual SDoH and Health Equity Innovations to Transform Population Health Summit scheduled for May 14-15, 2024, at The Rosen Plaza in Orlando, Florida. The 2024 speaker line-up consists of illustrious and well-respected Health Plans, Innovative Providers and Physician Groups, numerous Community-Based Organizations, and policy makers shaping the direction of this rapidly changing social and patient-centric industry. Allison Hess, Andy Auerbach, Angela Abenaim, Barry Stelmach, Caroline Yaun, carrie baker, Health Impact Ohio, Cameual Wright, MD, MBA, Carmela Raso Costiniuk, Haile Hernandez, Point32 Health, Jalynne Figueroa, Jaime Dircksen, Jeanine Smith, Jennifer (Laughlin) Mueller, MBA, RHIA, SHIMSS, FACHE, FAHIMA, Kate Tullio, MPH, MS, Katrina Pratt Roebuck, MBA, Keslie Crichton, Lorena de Leon, DPA, MBA, Margaret Paroski, Martha Shenkenberg, Michelle Grigsby-Hackett, LCPC, CPRP, Nicki Venem, Independent Doctors of Idaho, Nikki Kmicinski, Paul Cantrell, Rani Morrison Williams MS, MSW, LCSW, FACHE, CDE, Sheila Phicil, Stina Redford Register before the early bird ends on April 5, https://lnkd.in/g32QgCi2

A new study by Browne et al. (2024) introduces game-changing tools to assess patient experiences through an equity lens. Here's why it matters: 📊 Two innovative scales developed: Equity-Oriented Health Care Scale—Ongoing (12 items) Equity-Oriented Health Care Scale—Episodic (9 items) 🔍 Key features: • Captures experiences of marginalized populations • Uses an intersectional approach • Proven reliability and validity 💡 Why it's important: • Helps identify systemic barriers in healthcare • Enables targeted improvements in care quality • Promotes inclusive, responsive healthcare for all This research empowers us to create a healthcare system where every patient feels valued and understood. Let's champion these tools to drive meaningful change in health equity! #HealthEquity #PatientExperience #HealthcareInnovation Reference: Browne, A. J., Varcoe, C., Ford-Gilboe, M., Wathen, C. N., Wilson, E., Bungay, V., & Perrin, N. (2024). Using a health equity lens to measure patient experiences of care in diverse health care settings. PLOS ONE, 19(6), e0297721. https://lnkd.in/ggnmqyXZ

🌟 Stronger Together: Peer Support Health Communities 🌟 Our Stronger Together platform was created in response to the unique challenges faced by hospital out-patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. With mandated social distancing, many patients felt isolated and vulnerable. Our mission, “No Patient Alone,” led to the development of the Stronger Together communities, providing vital peer support and improving health outcomes. Challenge 💪: The pandemic created an additional hurdle for patients recovering from surgeries and various diagnoses. Isolation and the need for social distancing heightened the sense of vulnerability among these patients. Solution: We launched diverse communities, including Joint Replacement and C-Section groups, to offer: 🔹Daily check-ins 🔹Coaching from nurses and field experts 🔹Evidence-based health programs 🔹Live in-platform events 🔹Expert opinion podcasts Results from a survey of 103 Stronger Together members: 🔸98% needed the platform 🔸62% experienced decreased stress levels 🔸63% felt an increase in wellbeing 🔸92% overall satisfaction rate These outcomes underscore the impact of peer support and health education in improving patient recovery experiences. Read our case study here: https://hubs.ly/Q02JM28n0 Discover more about how our solutions are making a difference through other case studies here: https://hubs.ly/Q02JLFDS0 #NoPatientAlone #StrongerTogether #PatientCommunity

Shared decision making in the media: Person-centred health care means ensuring that affected communities are leaders and partners in research https://lnkd.in/gYPKqVg9

https://lnkd.in/gEjR-RDB "Inequities in access, health, and disease across populations are like any other diagnostic or therapeutic challenge. Progress will be made when there is common acceptance that inequities in access, health, and disease arise from a disease process rooted in social experience and infrastructure rather than DNA. 70 Detailed strategies to combat racism and data on inequities in access to care are essential steps in addressing the issue and formulating effective solutions. These recommendations provide an innovative approach for AHRQ to leverage existing resources to build collaborative partnerships and ultimately push the field forward to improve equity in access to health care."

The time constraints faced by healthcare professionals in gathering comprehensive patient information exacerbate challenges in delivering personalized care, hinder effective assessment of social determinants of health, and contribute to disparities in health outcomes. Automating time-consuming processes to save time and improve data sharing across stakeholders for enhanced population health is a pivotal step toward streamlining healthcare operations, fostering collaboration among different entities, and ultimately facilitating data-driven interventions to improve overall community well-being. Great insights from Dr. Paige Kilian, Inovalon's Chief Medical Officer. https://ow.ly/ORni30szTx5

In healthcare, the way we ask questions can make all the difference. By refining our communication techniques, we can uncover vital health information, build trust, and promote health equity. Our latest blog post explores how specific questioning strategies can enhance patient care and reduce disparities. Dive in to learn more about creating a more equitable health system. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ddiajDGg #HealthEquity #PatientCare #HealthcareCommunication #MedicalProfessionals #InclusiveHealthcare