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Connecting the dots between high temperatures and patients missing primary care appointments - new research from the American Journal of Preventive Medicine authored by Janet Fitzpatrick, Adrienne Willard and colleagues. Drawing from patient experience in Philadelphia, the time series analysis demonstrates the potential impact that extreme temperatures can have on peoples' health outcomes. Over 1 million patient records were examined generated from 13 university-based outpatient clinics. The researchers looked at missed appointment rates for those in: - Cold season for every 1 degree F decreased below 39 degrees, and, - Warm season for every 1 degree F above 89 degrees. Note the conclusion, clipped below and highlighting that, "Primary care physicians should identify vulnerable patients and implement alternative methods of providing care during temperature extremes to decrease the negative impact and reduce the risk of missed appointments....(such as) telemedicine as a permanent option to supplement in-person visits." #Climatechange is a driver of health risks and opportunity to bolster health equity and access. cc American Telemedicine Association Consumer Technology Association HLTH Inc. HIMSS Physicians for Human Rights American Public Health Association Lyle Berkowitz, MD, FACP, FHIMSS Joseph Kvedar Ann Mond Johnson Jay Sanders, M.D. Roy Schoenberg MD MPH American College of Physicians #telehealth #telemedicine #primarycare #climatechange #climatechangeandhealth #publichealth #healthaccess #sdoh #socialdeterminants #healthequity https://lnkd.in/eCAuhx7z

"Taken together, these findings reveal an OB/GYN physician workforce in Texas under considerable stress and suggest more work is needed to understand and track how the OB/GYN physician workforce in Texas is changing as a result of these laws, and, most importantly, to protect and support as best as possible the physicians, resident physicians, and their teams that are continuing to provide the full complement of OB/GYN services in the state." Read more: https://lnkd.in/eM-9dHm3

A new Manatt Health report by Alex Morin, Deborah Bachrach, Annie Fox, Darrell G. Kirch, M.D. and Joy Madubuonwu, MPH evaluates #reproductivehealth and women’s health outcomes in Texas following the Dobbs v Jackson ruling. The study—which utilized state-wide surveys of practicing OB/GYN physicians and resident physicians, and interviews with current physicians, resident physicians, educators and residency programs directors in Texas—analyzes the Texas #OBGYN physician workforce and the impact of the state’s #abortion laws on the workforce development pipeline. Learn more and view the full report here: https://lnkd.in/e6ue_NzP

🩺 Andres Camacho, MD, emergency and EMS physician at Denver Health and associate director of Denver Health Paramedics, is making an impact through research within our learning health system. 📊 Research shows that language barriers in health care lead to worse outcomes. Dr. Camacho's Pilot Study Grant program work focuses on bridging this gap—helping patients get the support they need in the pre-hospital setting, even before they even reach the hospital. #LHS #researchequity #EMScare

New Resource Alert! Oral health is critical to overall well-being, yet too many Americans still face barriers to care. To help expand access and reduce disparities, we’re excited to share the State Policies & Strategies Brief: Strengthen & Expand the Dental Workforce in Health Centers! This new resource and its companion guide offer actionable steps for health centers to:  ✅ Train the next generation of dental professionals  ✅ Secure and retain diverse dental staff  ✅ Maximize staff skills to expand access to care Featuring 11 "Shining Star Examples," these resources show how health centers and primary care associations can leverage state policies to build and strengthen the dental workforce. 📘Get the guide and learn more: https://lnkd.in/efqv5rRp Made possible by NACHC, participating Primary Care Associations, Community Health Centers, and the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health. Ethan Goodman #OralHealth #DentalWorkforce #ValueCHCs

Family physicians are uniquely placed to understand what research can improve the healthcare system's ability to provide equitable patient-centered primary care. The generalist and community-oriented nature of the specialty affords family physician researchers an expansive view of the healthcare system and enables them to target impactful, systems-level change. In a panel discussion, family physician researchers Kevin Grumbach MD, Hunter Holt MD MAS, Michael Potter MD, and Anjana Sharma MD MAS discussed what inspired their path, how their dual roles interact and influence one another, and how their work has helped advance health equity. Moderated by FCM Vice Chair of Research Christine Dehlendorf MD, MAS, their conversation helps paint a clearer picture of the role of a family physician-researcher and its impact on public health, policy, practice, and beyond. https://bit.ly/3ZCKu2s  #fmrevolution #familymedicine #research

WCG's 2024 Fall Patient Forum highlighted the voices of patients, their families, and clinical research professionals on enhancing outreach and engagement to promote more inclusive healthcare and clinical research. Among the featured voices was Soojin Jun, PharmD, BCGP, CPPS, CPHQ ❤️. Tune in as she shares her experience as her father’s caregiver navigating the complexities of language, culture, and medicine and her subsequent insights now as a pharmacist and advocate for patient safety and cross-cultural understanding in the health care system.  Hear her inspiring insights at https://lnkd.in/e7fBNqzn #patientadvocacy #clinicalresearch #clinicaltrial #WCGPatientForum #culture #healthcare #crossculturalunderstanding #patientsafety 

Health systems have been hiring more physicians in recent years to improve integrated care and population health. However, most system-based medical groups are not profitable and are experiencing increasing losses. This article is the first in a series that will explore strategies to enhance patient care, strengthen the clinical profession, and achieve sustainable financial outcomes. Read more here > https://owy.mn/3xfE3Xh #OWHealth

Healthcare disparities continue to affect underrepresented populations, resulting in unequal patient outcomes. In a recent article by Authority Magazine, Dr. Rhonda McIntyre, the senior associate dean of external affairs at Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM), discusses the importance of improving patient outcomes for underrepresented populations and the initiatives that RUSM is implementing to address these issues in #HealthcareEducation. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gMt8gBdc

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