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Exciting Update: New Compensation Model Expands Access to Primary Care! 📈 Here’s a breakdown of what this means… British Columbia is adapting its healthcare system to connect more patients with primary care by updating compensation models and attachment systems. Since 2022, the province has added more physicians and NPs to its network 🌟. This shows two things: Transforming outdated structures CAN increase provider capacity 💪. Believing in the talent and potential of NPs can seriously impact healthcare for the better 🚀. Yet, while systems like B.C.'s aim to expand care, each year, we see thousands of promising NP students facing delays in securing the clinical rotations they need to graduate 🎓. Without enough support and the nationwide preceptor shortage in the U.S., NP students struggle for months, trying to pave their own path to graduation, slowing down talents that could seriously transform the current situation of our healthcare 🩺. But why do students struggle so much with securing their rotations? This struggle stems from two main reasons: overworked students who lack the bandwidth and know-how to reach out to preceptors and preceptor burnout, which leads to a hesitation to take on students. The solution lies in building bridges that connect eager talent from NP students like you to opportunities with less friction 🌉, just as B.C. expanded its provider network by changing an outdated structure. Our goal at NPHub is to save healthcare by supporting NP students 💖. So, if you want to stay up-to-date with the latest NP program news and resources, follow us on social media and subscribe to our email to get more in-depth strategies 💌. Instagram: https://lnkd.in/gp8ahuwK Facebook: https://lnkd.in/gu37fYhi TikTok :https://lnkd.in/g2RGtsFc  LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/eBn7zRAB

As students across the country return to classrooms, it's a timely reminder that education is more than just a learning journey—it's a critical driver of #healthequity. 📚 Both the World Health Organization (WHO) and the CDC recognize education as a fundamental social determinant of health. From the quality of learning environments to the highest level of education achieved, each factor directly impacts health outcomes. By recognizing the power of education, care teams can empower patients to engage in healthier behaviors, make informed decisions, and manage chronic conditions more effectively. Educated patients are better equipped to navigate the healthcare system and achieve better outcomes. https://hubs.la/Q02LZ56G0

PERSPECTIVE: Building a More Representative Health Care Workforce Evidence suggests that racial and ethnic representativeness in the health care workforce is associated with improved care quality, population health, and health equity. In a new Milbank Memorial Fund Quarterly Perspective, Vincent Guilamo-Ramos of The Johns Hopkins University and coauthors discuss the impact of the Supreme Court decision in the Students for Fair Admissions, Inc., v President and Fellows of Harvard case on representativeness in the health care workforce. The authors outline programmatic and policy action options to increase racial and ethnic diversity in the context of race-conscious admissions bans. The authors' recommendations include exempting health professions education programs from the bans, increasing residency and clinical training capacity, offering loan repayment programs to students from underrepresented groups, and making efforts to diversify health professional school faculty.    READ: https://lnkd.in/g7rUQuFa

In February, Albert Einstein College of Medicine was the latest program to become tuition free, thanks to a $1 billion gift from Dr. Ruth Gottesman. This gift followed similar programs at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine, among others. Our research shows, however, that tuition-free medical school does NOT help address the shortage of primary care physicians or send graduates to underserved areas. A significant proportion of graduates from these institutions still gravitate towards higher-paying specialties and established health systems in metropolitan areas. If we want to address the primary care physician shortage and improve healthcare access in underserved areas we need more targeted strategies. This means implementing loan forgiveness programs tied to primary care or underserved practices, reserving tuition-free benefits for students pursuing specific specialties or practice locations, advocating for policy changes to bridge pay differentials between specialties, and incorporating early exposure to primary care in medical education. For more on this read my latest with Matthew Guido in STAT below. #healthcareonlinkedin #medicalschool #medicalschooltuition #primarycare #physicianshortage #ruralhealth #tuitionfree

Are waitlists evidence of gaps in the promise of ProfTech programs? The existence of a "waitlist" for admission to ProfTech programs is worth analysis. Some view a waitlist as a clear indication of a program's strong value and relevance. Others view a waitlist as a clear manifestation of a poorly designed program. Since the Covid-19 Pandemic, ProfTech program enrollment across the board is often lacking. Waitlists are fairly rare except for pathways like allied health programs. Focusing on healthcare education, let's peek below the surface to understand probable causes. Waitlists in ProfTech healthcare programs are sometimes explained as the result of: – restricted classroom capacity, – tyrrany of strict quality standards imposed by accreditors, – limited instructional resources such as qualified faculty, sufficient materials and equipment, and adequate facilities, – non-compete policies between in-system institutions, and – precious few clinical spots and preceptor resources. While objectively valid, the causes for bottlenecks in the admission of students to valuable, remunerative, and in-demand career pathways are constructed, not inherent, and therefore reducible. Narrow aperture admission practices are the result of policy decisions, instilled practices, insufficient foresight, and vestiges of a bygone era. SO WHAT? ProfTech programs with persistent waitlists could be innovating solutions to resolve clear and present barriers while recruiting (imploring) industry partners to invest, commit, and engage. ProfTech programs have a dual mission: respond to student demand while meeting the needs of the labor market. In this light, a waitlist appears to be the inability to adequately respond. When students want the training and employers want the trained workers, some ProfTech programs struggle to close the gap.

Better health education matters for both consumers and healthcare professionals! In this article, Jenny Yu, MD FACS Healthline Media's Chief Health Officer, dives into how health education can reshape conversations, clarify medical complexities, and strengthen the bond between patients and professionals. Read More Here: https://lnkd.in/dEAg42mn

With a new academic year upon us, here's what students, faculty and staff need to know about Campus Health and the health services available to them.

Source:- Abbotsford Newburgh, Angela Penman, published in the Scottish Care Journal - Nurturing Tomorrows Health Care Professionals - PART 2 Meaningful interactions with young learners have been linked to improved mental health amongst older individuals, reducing feelings of isolation and fostering a sense of purpose. This relationship not only enhances the resident’s quality of life but also provides the students with a deeper understanding of empathy and compassion. The enthusiasm displayed by the students sparks a continuous dialogue on how to encourage curiosity and innovation within the care home. Collaborative projects and intergenerational activities have been effective in stimulating curiosity among students and residents alike, these initiatives not only break down age – related barriers but also create an environment that fosters innovation. The residents have responded positively to the collaborative efforts of both students. The personalised and thoughtful activities have contributed to insightful conversations and displays a genuine interest in their life experiences, to which many are happy to share their stories. The integration of student nurses and student paramedics in their first placement has proven to be a delightful and successful initiative. By working together to organize and facilitate the activity has not only enhanced their own learning experiences but has also positively impacted the lives of the residents. This collaborative model serves as a promising foundation for future healthcare professionals emphasizing the importance of teamwork and by embracing such initiatives, we can pave the way for a future where learning transcends generations, creating communities that thrive on shared knowledge and mutual respect.

In enrollment forecasting within academia, we often focus on key metrics that shape day-to-day decision-making in higher education: headcount, full-time equivalent (FTE), retention, and persistence. While completion is important, we generally look at it from a rate perspective rather than focusing on the total number of completions per term. However, outside the walls of academia, the total number of completions can carry a lot more weight. Take our work with a medical school, for instance, where we forecast how many residents (doctors in training) will be active at any given time, their levels, the clinical programs they’re part of, and who is funding them. This is critical not just for academic planning but also for ensuring hospitals—already running at capacity—are properly staffed. A small town, like the one where my dad lives, needs these forecasts to be accurate so that the emergency department doesn't have to close due to lack of staff. But from the perspective of a provincial government, what really matters is knowing how many family doctors will graduate this year, next year, and the year after. This insight is vital because we’re facing a shortage of family doctors. By predicting these numbers, governments can make informed decisions about expanding capacity, staffing hospitals, and ultimately improving medical outcomes for patients across the province.