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The U.S. spends more on health care than almost any other country. But patients increasingly are getting less in return, and enduring long waits to get less face time with their clinician, Axios' Tina Reed writes. Why it matters: Shrinkflation is hitting a sector that accounts for almost one-fifth of the economy — eroding the doctor-patient relationship, and leaving many turning to urgent care clinics or telehealth services. The trend is being felt especially in primary care, but also in many specialties. An Axios-Ipsos survey last month found that nearly 1 in 5 respondents said they had to wait more than two months to see a primary care physician or specialist, with waits trending longest in the Midwest. The most frequently cited specialties with long wait times included neurology (26%); ear, nose, and throat (26%); psychiatry (20%); and OB/GYN (17%). Primary care stood at 19%, per electronic health records company Tebra. 🔭 The big picture: There's been across-the-board growth in patient volumes, largely from pent-up demand for services many put off during the pandemic. At the same time, tens of thousands of doctors have left the field due to burnout and other factors, and surveys indicate even more plan to retire early.

In the Telehealth Success book, there is an entire section on Stigma and Disease. There are a number of reasons that people do not want/do not like going to the physician and it worsens when someone has a disease that is stigmatized. Telemedicine has been shown to decrease. It improves patient outcomes, reduces stigmatization and decreases treatment burden for patients. It allows patients who might be nervous to go in-person for treatment to get access to care. One of these diseases is obesity. We have seen the number of direct to consumer companies prescribing medications, of course. But there are also companies that offer a full experience - from counseling, health coaching, nutrition, exercise and also, if needed, medications. The research on outcomes also pans out. In an observational study over 6 months, using video or video plus in-person visits had clinically significant weight loss. It is interesting that the study compared hybrid vs full telemedicine visits, rather than telemedicine vs in-person. It is a step toward how telehealth is now accepted and the norm. There are other examples of stigma and disease - some of it changes depending on culture. Mental health is a good example of this. While it is less stigmatized in some places, there is still needed forward movement (and investment). With more research, I predict we will see more of these examples. For anyone who feels any stigma, sometimes a virtual visit is a good start. As we start more asynchronous and chat based telehealth, it could take this even further. —------------------------------------------------------ For more on this topic, Telehealth Success: How to Thrive in the Age of Remote Care - the quintessential guide to telehealth and what it takes to be successful with telemedicine out now! Order now - link in bio and available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Target #telemedicine #telehealth #virtualcare #digitalhealth #healthcare #medicine #medicalcare #obesity #stigma #mentalhealth

Prof. Dr. med. Christian Schmidt MPH, CEO of LifeLink Medical GmbH, sheds light on an eye-opening fact: "As healthcare undergoes dramatic transitions, with 400 hospitals facing closure in Germany due to reforms and a significant portion of the workforce retiring, including baby boomers, we're faced with a critical question: What's next? The answer lies in changing our business models. Digitalisation and data modelling will be instrumental. We must shift from provider-centred to customer-centred approaches, leveraging data collection to drive actionable insights." #HBI2024 #HealthcareInnovation #CEO #Hospital #HealthcareMnA #Workforce #eventprofsUK #businessmodel #Digitalisation #HealthcareSummit #LondonConference

In the demanding realm of medicine, #burnout weighs heavily on clinicians' well-being. 👩⚕️👨⚕️But there is a solution—studies have shown the transformative power of meaningful #volunteer engagements to address burnout. 🤝World Telehealth Initiative (WTI) enables clinicians to advance #healthcare across the world from the comfort of their home or office.🌍 Discover how WTI is helping solve one of global healthcare’s most pressing challenges: https://bit.ly/3qela38 #telehealth #telemedicine #medtech #globalhealth

🌍 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐩𝐬: 𝐓𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞'𝐬 𝐕𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬 🏥💻 Telemedicine has the power to shrink healthcare disparities in remote or underserved regions. But here's the challenge: recruiting professionals willing to serve these vital communities. Here's a snapshot of the issue and possible solutions: 💡 Telemedicine's Potential: It brings healthcare to remote areas, offers specialist consultations, and enhances chronic disease management, paving the way for equitable care. 🚀 Recruitment Challenges: Attracting and retaining healthcare providers in underserved regions isn't easy. Resource constraints, cultural competence, and lifestyle preferences play a role. 🔑 Recruitment Strategies: To win this battle, we need innovative solutions. Incentive programs, targeted recruitment initiatives, telemedicine training, and community engagement can be game-changers. 🤝 My Take: To truly bridge healthcare gaps, we must nurture a sense of purpose among healthcare professionals. It's about more than just a job; it's about making a meaningful impact on underserved communities. 💬 What are your thoughts?: How can we make underserved regions more appealing to healthcare providers? Share your insights! 👇 #HealthcareRecruitment #Telemedicine #UnderservedCommunities #EquityInHealthcare #JoinTheConversation

The LEVY Health team has grown! We are thrilled to welcome Shweta Gohil, MSN, MPH as our new Director of Healthcare Strategy. In this role, she will spearhead our partnerships and business development efforts, leading efforts to support OB-GYNs with our Clinical Decision Support Software (CDSS), fostering collaboration and enhancing women's health care. Read more about Shweta and why she joined LEVY below: ▶ 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐋𝐄𝐕𝐘 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐬? Due to my background in healthcare strategy consulting and expertise in both digital health and women’s health, I knew exactly what I wanted my next step to be- a healthtech startup that focuses on women’s health! This position at LEVY Health was particularly attractive due to the innovative CDS tool with high potential for scalability for both infertility and broader women’s health indications, as well as provider types. The opportunity to join a women founded startup was just the cherry on top! Now being a week in, I’m so thrilled to be part of a passionate and mission-driven team. ▶ 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐋𝐄𝐕𝐘? 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞? In my role, I focus on the growth of LEVY Health into new customers/physician types and broader-indications (growth strategy), as well as innovative business models (market access) to ensure that at the end of the day both providers and patients can access and benefit from our product! To start with, I’ll be focused on how we can best support OB-GYNs with our CDS tool, resulting in bridging the gap between REIs and OB-GYNs and seamless collaboration! Please reach out if you’re an OB-GYN looking to learn more or just chat about women’s health. ▶ 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐋𝐄𝐕𝐘 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡'𝐬 𝐬𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐝𝐨, 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞? Standardize and streamline initial care for women struggling with infertility so that timely, appropriate, and comprehensive care can be initiated. Support physicians in providing evidence-based care, both in testing and treatment recommendations primarily in infertility with broader reach. Last but not least, address gaps in communication, care, and workflow between OB-GYNs and REIs. Welcome to the Team! 🚀 #employee #hiring #growth #startupculture #IVF #infertilityclinic #goteam

Healthcare is facing a mounting workforce crisis as administrative and cognitive burdens, physician burnout, and workforce shortages continue to rise. Learn more about the real world impact of ambient clinical intelligence, and discover how #NuanceDAX is transforming the clinician experience at University of Michigan Health-West in this recent case study from Advisory Board: https://lnkd.in/e6SmmRu5

Healthcare is facing a mounting workforce crisis as administrative and cognitive burdens, physician burnout, and workforce shortages continue to rise. Learn more about the real world impact of ambient clinical intelligence, and discover how #NuanceDAX is transforming the clinician experience at University of Michigan Health-West in this recent case study from Advisory Board: https://lnkd.in/edshqm9E

Remote monitoring of kidney function: what matters to patients and healthcare professionals? A guide for medtech, device developers, evaluators and healthcare commissioning and procurement. Published today! One of the hardest aspects of the What Works Centre for Wellbeing's closure has been deciding what to step away from, what to do less of, and what to try to deliver against all odds. This project definitely fell into the last bucket. The sensible thing would have probably been to bail out in Jan/Feb - but if you've worked with me, you'll know I'm not a fan of the sensible option, when there is a better one just in reach. Many of you may rightly question my assessment of 'just in reach.' I am indebted to so many people who helped make this happen. Libby Keck and Anindita Gosh at Q Lab & The Health Foundation who were the best funding partner I've worked with; understanding and encouraging in equal measure. Anna Burhouse at Rubris QI - your coaching and quiet marshalling of my uncertainty into action was a joy. The team at THIS Labs who led the primary data collection with their fantastic platform Thiscovery. Dr Jon Murray and Dr David Keane who provided clinical oversight and David Forsdike and Akram El Gabry who guided our lived experience input. What a team! Kidney Research UK The UK Kidney Association It's the Centre's last day of operation today, and what a project to finish on. One that shows how taking a wellbeing lens to health improvement can improve life satisfaction, job satisfaction and high quality care.

Meeting the needs of #behavioralhealth providers and maintaining strong organizational performance requires a #healthtech solution that streamlines day-to-day staff tasks and optimizes the care experience for all. Read about the positive impact an EHR can have on operations now and into the future.