PatientIQ’s Post

Imagine a primary care practice whose care team is just as concerned about what matters to their patients as they are about what’s the matter with them. Age-Friendly Health Systems takes center stage as the cover story for the March 2024 edition of Repertoire Magazine. The article focuses on the role of the physician practice in systemwide age-friendly efforts and details the experience of two organizations working to incorporate the 4Ms into their practice. Read the full cover story here: https://lnkd.in/ga3Nceqp

What hospital-at-home leaders can learn from hospitalists: To truly scale "hospital at home," its leaders should take a page from hospitalists, a similarly disruptive care model that grew exponentially, two physician leaders wrote in Health Affairs. http://dlvr.it/T4hj1s

Access to quality specialized medical care Health plans are designed for network access. How can plans be improved by having better access to evidence-based, high quality care? Folks here at YOU Powered Symposium talking about plan design for plans with DPCs and quality specialized care. Thanks to the speakers advancing this access to care. Shane Purcell, MD Jeffrey Gold Jessica Sabrowsky Clint Flanagan, MD Ali Alhimiri, MD Mark A. Testa, DC, MHA and others. #sanjuanforYOU

Did you know that physicians complete an average of 43 prior authorizations for medications and procedures each week, spending about 12 hours on this task? Additionally, 55% of patients experience delays in therapy due to medications requiring prior authorization. Alarmingly, 37% of prescriptions initially rejected at the pharmacy are ultimately abandoned, leaving patients without the medications they need. In collaboration with researchers from the University of Cambridge, and Columbia Data Analytics, we examined the unintended consequences of cost-saving policies, such as formulary restrictions and prior authorization requirements, implemented by some state 2019-2023 Medicaid programs. Our findings reveal that patients with serious mental illnesses in these states suffer worse health outcomes and actually incur higher costs. While there may be minor savings on pharmacy costs, these are offset by increased expenses in inpatient, outpatient, and emergency room services.

Collaboration and continued learning are the keys to success

Healthcare leaders from University Hospitals, Priority Health, and UAB Medicine discuss the unique strengths of #Emmi programs and the resulting impact on fostering new patient behaviors while delivering workflow efficiency. Watch this short video to learn more. https://ow.ly/Lwk950Q8uPb

Engaging patients in new clinical opportunities starts with providing value upfront. Educating patients through trustworthy information empowers them to make informed decisions about their health. Providing condition-specific literature, treatment option overviews, and research updates builds trust and fosters openness to innovation. Isn't it time to prioritise patient engagement by providing them with the knowledge and support they need to navigate their healthcare journey effectively? #PatientEngagement #ClinicalTrials #ClinicalTrialOpportunities

✍ New on the PAC Blog ✍ Improving patient access within a health system is no small feat, especially when working with fixed resources. This challenge becomes even more formidable within the vast and intricate ambulatory enterprise of an academic medical center. Yet, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (OSUWMC) has demonstrated that with the right approach, significant progress is achievable. Learn how Senior Director of Access and Capacity Management, James Kern, and Associate Director of Capacity Management, Lois Bernhardt, took the lead to face the challenges of optimizing patient access. Read the full blog post here: https://lnkd.in/dzX2mypj #access #PatientAccess #Success

National Interprofessional Healthcare Month continues as Joseph Zorek, PharmD, BCGP, FNAP shares another panel from our work together. 'Shocking', from which this panel was pulled, was one of our earliest stories-- the 8th or 9th, out of 35, I believe. It's one of my favorites, as it's very beautifully succinct. Here, Joe and his team wrote a script that highlighted a situationally unique crisis: one that threw the readers right into the mix, without causing any sort of confusion. Throughout the story, we were able to find a really nice harmony between the words on the page and the visuals, and I fondly look back upon that success. If you're curious to see this story in full, (as well as the rest of the stories that Joe has been showcasing) read his full post below for the name of his book, and seek it out!

Optimizing patient flow is a critical challenge for healthcare organizations, and UCSF Health has made impressive strides with a comprehensive strategy that includes advanced analytics, a Capacity Command Center, and a Discharge Lounge. By enhancing transparency, improving team collaboration, and utilizing real-time data through Epic, UCSF Health reduced discharge times by 45 minutes and cut emergency department boarding by six hours. This is a game-changer for patient care and operational efficiency! Check out this article to learn how UCSF Health revamped its capacity management to tackle overcrowding and streamline patient flow. #HealthcareInnovation #Epic #PatientFlow #HealthcareLeadership #UCSFHealth