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For this month’s entry of my healthcare explainer series, Care Made Clear, I’m exploring Social Determinants of Health. Social determinants of health (SDOH) are the environmental factors that come from the places where we’re born, live, work and play. It’s the social and economic world in which people live their daily lives. Social determinants of health affect a wide range of health and quality of life outcomes and risks. There are many ways to group social determinants of health, but one way –– made by the Department of Health and Human Services –– is the following: economic stability, education access and quality, neighborhood and built environment and social and community context. These factors have a huge influence on our health. Many studies suggest that social determinants of health account for an even larger share of health outcomes than clinical care does. SDOH factors also affect what kinds of clinical care is most suitable to a patient. Imagine a healthcare provider working with a patient with high blood pressure. Instead of just prescribing medication, the provider considers the patient’s social determinants of health risk factors: economic stability, education level, access to healthcare services, the quality of their neighborhood and built environment, etc. They may discover that the patient lives in a low-income area with limited access to fresh food and recreational facilities, which contributes to their high blood pressure. Understanding this, the healthcare provider can work with the patient to develop a comprehensive treatment plan that addresses not only the medical condition but also the underlying social factors influencing their health. This kind of holistic care is exactly what we do at CareNu, and it’s essential for improving health outcomes. We survey all our patients to understand the psychosocial factors in their lives. We then use data analytics algorithms to project their likely health outcomes, allowing us to proactively intervene and tailor personalized care plans that address both medical and social needs. Social determinants play a huge role in our overall health. At CareNu, we’re committed to addressing these factors comprehensively, ensuring equitable access to quality healthcare and healthier communities for all. #CareNuCares #CareNuIsNow #CareMadeClear #PopulationHealth

Healthcare is an integration of medical science to treat illness with the art of preventing and preserving mental and physical health, while equity is freedom from bias and favoritism. Why should you care? When healthcare and equity are fully integrated, amazing things can happen for example... 1. Health for All: Imagine a world where everyone has a fair shot at good health! Prioritizing equity in healthcare means breaking down barriers, and ensuring that everyone, no matter who they are, where they live, or who their employer is, has access to the care they need. It's like giving everyone a golden ticket to a longer, healthier life! 2. Happy, Healthy Communities: When we all have equal access to check-ups, preventative care and screenings, early treatment, and care that suits our needs, we create communities that thrive. It's like planting seeds of healthiness that grow into a garden of happy, vibrant neighborhoods. 3. Economic High-Fives: Healthier people mean a happier, more productive society. When everyone can get the care they need, we spend less on fixing problems later on. By investing in the health of our neighbors we can improve the quality of life for everyone. Fair Play: Equity in healthcare is like making sure everyone gets a fair turn on the playground. It's about treating everyone (even those with disabilities, mental health conditions, or other chronic illnesses) with respect and making sure no one is left out. When it comes to health, equity is the name of the game! Trustworthy Healthcare: Picture a healthcare system that everyone trusts – where you know you'll be treated with kindness and care, no matter who you are. Prioritizing equity builds that trust, making healthcare a friendly and welcoming place for everyone. So, why care about equity in healthcare? Because it's like creating a world where good health is not just a possibility for some but a joyful reality for all! Want to learn more about equity and healthcare? Follow us or check out our medical communications and equity certificate, now accepting applications! #equityinhealthcare #healthcare #equityandinclusion #graduatestudies

Excited to share our recent publication on local-level economic evaluations (LLEEs) in healthcare! In our editorial - led by Todd Wagner - we explore how LLEEs can enhance decision-making processes in healthcare organizations, particularly in the context of implementing new interventions. Healthcare organizations are constantly striving to improve patient care, but quality gaps, rapid innovation, and financial constraints pose challenges. Our article emphasizes the importance (and challenges) of incorporating local costs and organizational context in LLEEs. We hope our work contributes to the ongoing discussion and development of LLEEs, ultimately benefiting patient care and organizational decision-making. Check out our article for more details: https://lnkd.in/gnBBtNVQ #Healthcare #EconomicEvaluations #DecisionMaking #HealthcareQuality #ResearchPublication

Neu Health is already making significant strides, partnering with three NHS hospitals to support over 250 people with Parkinson's. In the first six months, East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) has shown remarkable outcomes using our technology:    👩⚕️ Enhanced Clinical Outcomes: Clinicians reported significant improvements in care and clinical outcomes for 90% of patients.    💊 Improved Patient Care: 53% of patients experienced changes in their care, including optimized medication and more appropriate treatment regimens.    👊 Increased Patient Quality of Life: Continuous app usage increased patient knowledge, empowerment, and confidence around their condition, improving quality of life by an average of 12%.    🏨 Efficiency Savings: NHS services saw 20% efficiency savings, enabling more effective care delivery and saving time and money for the health service.    📖 Better Clinician Knowledge: Clinicians' understanding of their patients improved in 100% of cases, allowing for enhanced care delivery.    📲 Facilitation of Remote Care: The technology enabled patient-initiated follow-ups and remote consultations in approximately 50% of cases.    These outcomes demonstrate the real-life impact, value and long-term potential of Neu Health - enhancing care and streamlining services. Visit our website to learn more about how Neu Health is making Parkinson's and dementia care accessible for all: https://lnkd.in/eBc5ApgP   #digitalhealth #parkinsons #healthtech Health Innovation East Oxford University Innovation Oxford Science Enterprises Parkinson's UK

🚀 Exciting News: Clera is…. LIVE! 🌐 I am thrilled to announce that Clera Healthcare, an innovative app designed to revolutionise communication in hospitals and rehabilitation units, is now in the hands of its first clinicians at Hobbs Rehabilitation!! 👨⚕️Our Inspiration: As doctors, we’ve witnessed the struggles of families desperate for updates on their loved ones' progress. The frustration of feeling unable to provide timely and meaningful communication due to unmanageable workload inspired us to embark on this journey. The countless stories of families left in the dark became the driving force behind the development of Clera Healthcare. 👨⚕️ Our Vision: A hospital where communication is seamless and stress free, and families receive the answers they need in the time they deserve 🌟 Key Features: 1️⃣ Real-time Updates: Clera Healthcare ensures that families are kept in the loop with instant and personalised updates on their loved one's journey. 2️⃣ Regular contact prompts, meaning all families are kept updated equitably 3️⃣ The ability to start two-way conversations for asynchronous conversation 4️⃣ Collaborative Care: Enhance collaboration among healthcare professionals by ensuring transparency and visibility, ensuring everyone is on the same page. 🤝 Partnership with MiNT Academy: We are excited to announce our partnership with The MiNT Academy: Masterclass in Neurotechnology, who have supported us in launching our first pilot. This collaboration will bring invaluable insights and expertise to the development and implementation of Clera Healthcare. 📆 What's Next: The Clera Healthcare pilot program has launched at Hobbs Rehabilitation, and we are excited to explore the positive impact it will have. This is just the beginning of our journey, and we are committed to continually refining and expanding our services to meet the evolving needs of the healthcare community. 🙌 Join Us on this Journey: We invite healthcare professionals, families, and tech enthusiasts to join us on this exciting journey. Follow our LinkedIn page for updates, insights, and success stories as we strive to make a meaningful difference in neurorehabilitation communication. Let's revolutionize healthcare communication together! #CleraHealthcare #HealthTech #NeuroRehabilitation #HealthcareInnovation #MINTAcademyPartnership #DigitalHealth

Discover how understanding Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) can drive meaningful progress towards health equity in our latest article. Learn from TDC Group experts:

One of the most important conversations we have with our physician and employer partners. On a recent call with a prospect, Terra’s Cecilia Lapolli asked the benefit advisor for the employee demographics. The response went into age and gender - the safe zone. Cecilia politely stopped the advisor and said, “no, racial diversity. Tell me about the racial and cultural diversity of the employees”. This convo might make an HR exec quiver, but in healthcare, it matters. The conversation quickly expanded into an amazing breakdown of different cultural pockets at the employers factories around the country that Terra is easily able to address and facilitate. Enough of “offering an app to all employees” and think that it matches everyone. Employees need to trust this solution first, then they engage and if you give them familiarity, they are more likely to trust. For physicians too - what happens in the clinic needs to be translated and implemented at home. That is an enormous gap. A health coach that is a medical and cultural match, closes that gap. #lifestylemedicine #employeebenefits #dpc #diversity

‼️ Millions of people are not able to fully understand the information that is critical to their health. ‼️ ✅ 54% of Americans between the ages of 16-74 read at or below a 6th-grade level (Department of Education, 2022). ✅ 88% of Americans struggle with health literacy, which impacts their ability to refill prescriptions, understand medication labels, take the correct dose, and follow their medication schedules (ICJS, 2023). ✅ According to the National Institute of Health, the number one barrier to medication adherence is low health literacy. 💡 For healthcare providers, the consequences are clear: poor health literacy is a leading cause of non-adherence, resulting in worsening health, unnecessary hospitalizations, and increased costs. 🚀 At Anmi Solutions AB, we are tackling this issue head-on with #anmiMeds. Our platform empowers patients by providing medication education at a 5th-grade reading level, using engaging, easy-to-understand content, interactive reminders, and real-time insights for clinicians. Here’s how #anmiMeds makes a difference: 🌟 Simplified Medication Instructions: Patients receive medication reminders with bite-sized, simple explanations about why each medication is important, paired with quizzes to reinforce understanding. 🌟 Personalized Support: Our AI assistant, Iris, answers medication-related questions 24/7, helping patients feel more confident in managing their health. 🌟 Clinician Engagement: #anmiMeds integrates seamlessly with healthcare providers' systems, giving clinicians real-time insights on patient adherence and progress, allowing them to intervene before problems arise. 💪 The bottom line? Patients with low health literacy don’t have to fall through the cracks. 🚀 With #anmiMeds, you can empower your patients to build their health literacy skills, improve medication adherence, and achieve better clinical outcomes. Take action today! Help your patients build their health literacy and take control of their chronic care. Let’s partner to revolutionize how we deliver education and improve outcomes. 💡 Reach out to schedule a demo and see how #anmiMeds will transform your chronic care and transitional care management programs. #HealthLiteracy #MedicationAdherence #ChronicCareManagement #TransitionalCareManagement #PatientEducation #DigitalHealth #PatientEngagement #HealthcareInnovation #HomeHealthCare #HealthcareProviders #ClinicalOutcomes #PatientSafety #HealthEquity #EmpowerPatients #HealthCareTransformation #PreventReadmissions

The Innovation and Value Initiative (IVI) launches new project addressing #patientcentered economic impacts in health care, engaging stakeholders to broaden understanding and improve patient-centered care. Read at The Evidence Base® #healtheconomics #heor #outcomesresearch #rwe #rwd #realworldevidence #realworlddata #healthdata #healthequity #patientengagement

Good article. I would add to the four models of care described in the article a fifth, which we might tentatively call well-being-based or root-cause-based care. This model would begin from the recognition that most illness and health care involve chronic disease, and that most chronic disease has its origins in issues of nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress and the physical environment. While clinician relationships of trust and influence can provide an opportunity to address these issues at the level of the individual patient, making a significant impact will require changes in the broader social and physical environment. Addressing these issues goes well beyond the four walls of traditional clinical engagement. Rather, in root-cause-based care, the health care delivery system will serve not only as a provider of care but also as a mirror or sensor of the social and physical environment and a launching pad for efforts to change it.