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#Nurses and #doctors are noticing firsthand that anemia is growing faster globally than we ever thought. They truly represent a new culture of first responders in this critical area of healthcare. We hope that medical colleges, #hospitals, and nursing associations will support awareness of the vital roles these healthcare professionals play in serving the public's needs. These healthcare providers, along with many companies, also represent the foundation of potential cures for anemia worldwide. Consider this: The smallest amount of air blown into a balloon will automatically increase its size and visibility. The relationship between healthcare providers and anemia needs to be seen on a much larger, broader scale—just like that balloon. This also enhances the dignity and respect they’ve always deserved. We can't afford to let this balloon deflate, as doing so would set us back significantly. Our work focuses on building bridges that bring healthcare providers closer to understanding the patient. We’ve created a meaningful insignia for doctors and nurses that fosters trust and understanding from the very first examination. This is a new concept for #anemia, and we anticipate new partnerships and ideas that will expedite awareness even further. Until then, we deeply appreciate all collective efforts—together, we will defeat public enemy number one: Anemia. UChicago Medicine Englewood Hospital Cleveland Clinic Mayo Clinic Geisinger Johns Hopkins Medicine Loma Linda University Health Hackensack Meridian Health Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System Mount Sinai Health System NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital MedStar Washington Hospital Center American Society of Hematology American Nurses Association American Academy of Anesthesiologist Assistants UCLA Health Yale New Haven Health Jefferson Health NYC Health + Hospitals

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🤔why don’t we have a national procurement strategy to try to solve the state and federal divide? With everybody doing their own thing with their own strategies what chance do we ever have of connecting our hospitals, aged care and primary care.? We now have our PrimeMinister and cabinets attention on the fact that nothing seems to be connected in health so why not get all our e health leaders together with our federal digital health strategists to try and solve the problem of why we are spending billions and still can’t connect the health system. #standards #connectedcare

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Wellness Wednesday – Data Exchange RheoMed MSO is proud to be one of greater than 100 health care entities participating in the California Data Exchange Framework through LANES in Los Angeles County. We join medical groups, hospitals, clinics, health plans, MSO’s, health departments, mental health facilities, post-acute facilities, and social service organizations that want to coordinate and improve care by exchanging data for patient care in real time. However, not all health care entities participate in data exchange. Sometimes this is due to relatively challenging situations such as cost, personnel, expertise, priorities, etc. The state of CA has provided financial and technical support to help overcome some of these barriers. In other cases, companies, while publicly supportive of data exchange, choose not to participate due to reasons such as competitive advantage, “proprietary information”, or simply control. This behavior is inexcusable, if not scandalous, because it interferes with optimal patient care. Let’s commit as a medical community to work together to improve patient care. Let’s all “do well by doing good”. RheoMed MSO, Inc. #wellnesswednesday #valuebasedcare #renalcare

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It’s Brain Awareness Month. Here’s what you need to know about how Alzheimer’s impacts the U. S. #AlzheimersInAmerica #ENDALZ #BrainAwarenessMonth Alzheimer's Impact Movement Alzheimer's Association® Alzheimer's Association Louisiana Chapter

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This opinion piece by an ER doctor was posted on MedPage Today. Here are the last two paragraphs, but it's worth reading the entire column to learn more specifically what negative impacts to politicizing healthcare and public health can have. "As voters and healthcare professionals, we must critically assess health policy discussions rather than passively accept rhetoric. The stakes are high, and our choices at the ballot will directly influence the future of U.S. healthcare. It is imperative that we engage in conversations grounded in evidence, focusing on improving patient outcomes and ensuring equitable access to care. We need to challenge leaders who promote policies that threaten our collective health and safety. "Let us prioritize healthcare as a key issue as we head to the polls. We must advocate for leaders who value science and evidence-based practices over fear-mongering and misinformation. We have the power to shape a system that prioritizes patient care over political agendas. It's time for us to demand informed choices and hold our leaders accountable for the policies they propose. The health of our nation hangs in the balance. Together, we can create a future where health policy is rooted in truth, understanding, and respect for the science that guides our profession." #healthcare #healthequity #publichealth #mentalhealth #mentalhealthcare #vaccinationskeptic #fluouride #vaccination

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Today in HealthLeaders: In my new podcast, i talk with Steve Miff of the Parkland Center for Clinical Innovation about PCCI's Community Vulnerability Index, and how technology is being used to identify and address #SDOH. https://lnkd.in/ergbEuYT

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Showing our commitment to employee health and well-being is foundational to Kaiser Permanente. At a recent @San Francisco Business Times virtual event, designed for the employer audience, my colleagues Dr. John Boyd and Dr. Inder Dhillon highlighted the relationship between work and employee mental health, and the importance of engaging authentically to support employee resilience. Investing in workplace mental health can mean increased employee satisfaction and productivity, and improved retention. Because mental health is health care. #MentalHealthMonth https://bit.ly/4e5oamQ

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🚀 Transforming Senior Care with AI 🚀 So...I just turned 50 and got my first AARP mailing! 🤯 It was a wake-up call for sure. As I look ahead at the future of healthcare, I’m excited to share the work we’re doing at Cairns Health to address two of the most pressing challenges facing our healthcare system: our rapidly aging population and the shift towards hospital-at-home care. 🔹 Aging Population & Caregiving Crisis: With 54 million unpaid caregivers in the U.S. and a growing shortage of healthcare professionals, we realized there’s an urgent need to support seniors in living more independently. Our solution? Make the home a venue of care by utilizing cutting-edge technology to simplify care into digestible behavioral nudges. 🔹 AI & Ambient Sensing: We developed Luna, a device with intelligent ambient sensing that monitors heart rate, breathing, and movement—without wearables. Paired with a large language model, Luna can intervene in real time, ensuring seniors stay on track with their care plans and avoid unnecessary hospital visits. 🔹 Voice as the Ultimate Tool: We designed the system to be as simple and intuitive as possible. Seniors can interact with their care through voice commands, making healthcare more accessible, especially for those unfamiliar with tech. 🔹 Innovating for Independence: Our mission is clear—help seniors age in place and improve their health span, not just their lifespan. With the help of our device, seniors can engage more actively with their care, while AI assists caregivers in ensuring timely interventions. This is just the beginning of a transformation in senior care. I’m excited to see how this technology will make a real difference for patients and their families. Listen to this podcast to learn how it works (and how you can get involved): https://lnkd.in/gjgb9EBA Looking forward to your thoughts and feedback. Tag someone who needs this in their life! #AI #HealthTech #SeniorCare #AgingInPlace #HealthcareInnovation #DigitalHealth #Caregiving #healthcare #technology #innovation #elderlycare #caregivers #family #healthtech #futureofaging #assistedliving Tracy Williams Olmstead Williams Communications Rasu Shrestha MD MBA Evan Kirstel B2B TechFluencer Irma Rastegayeva✨Influence Through Storytelling™️Joy Rios Andy Mychkovsky Anne DeGheest Stacy Hurt 🌻Jen Horonjeff Daniel Kraft, MD Nicholas Adkins, MBA Danish Nagda Margot Biane Merrick Grace Vinton Grace Cordovano, PhD, BCPA Colin Hung John Lynn Gil Bashe Sarah Thomas Andrey Ostrovsky, MD, FAAP Heather O'Sullivan MS, APRN Haley Deming Dr. Geeta Nayyar, MD, MBA Lygeia Ricciardi Jane Sarasohn-Kahn João Bocas Andrew Ritter Logan Plaster Keisuke Nakagawa, MD Zach Shulman YPO YPO Santa Monica Bay Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management Danielle Siarri, MSN, RN, NI-BC Michael Gaspar Chris Spearman Taylor McPartland

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Great HBR article on The Art of Asking Smarter Questions. “Advances in AI have caused a seismic shift from a world in which answers were crucial to one in which questions are. The big differentiator is the ability to craft smart prompts.” Enter “question-storming” as a creativity technique with the following 5 domains of strategic questions: investigative, speculative, productive, interpretive, and subjective. What’s your question mix? https://lnkd.in/ehUyUVUT #AI #prompts #strategy #creativity #criticalthinking #questionstorming

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Simplifying and improving health care starts with understanding the unique background, preferences, experiences, and concerns of every individual. At Florida Blue and our parent company GuideWell, we believe deep market relationships and insights are critical to serving diverse communities and making an impact on the experiences and outcomes for everyone. The newly released #GuideWell Multicultural Insights Report includes qualitative and quantitative research from more than 1,600 people from various cultural and ethnic backgrounds. It explores their perceptions, preferences, and challenges when navigating health care. Check out the report, here: https://lnkd.in/e5sW4xRg

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Definitely worth reading, as it offers a new (at least to me) perspective.

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UCSF Health’s new web-based self-scheduling system is a game-changer for patients with cancer. This innovation allows patients to book appointments with cancer specialists or intake navigators within days, improving access and streamlining the care process. By placing control in the hands of patients, UCSF Health has significantly improved the patient experience and increased patient volume. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/eRwR5rX6?

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Why It’s Time to Redefine the Patient Bill of Rights for #Dialysis Care The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Patient Bill of Rights, while foundational, no longer reflects the realities and evolving needs of today’s dialysis communities. Patients, care partners, and providers face challenges that go beyond what current #CMS standards address. It's time for an upgrade. Dialysis is not just a medical procedure—it’s a way of life for millions. From financial transparency to access to cutting-edge technology, patients deserve more than what the CMS framework offers. That's why I’ve developed a reimagined Dialysis Patients Bill of Rights, a forward-thinking framework tailored for the modern world. 🛠️ What’s Outdated About CMS’s Current Standards? The CMS framework prioritizes basic compliance, but it neglects: 🌐 Technological advancements like telemedicine 💼 Financial equity for underserved patients 💔 Mental health and emotional support ⚡ Emergency readiness for home patients 🤝 Inclusive roles for care partners These gaps leave patients and care teams vulnerable in areas that matter most. 🎯 Why My Proposed Version is the Future of Dialysis Care Let’s embrace a more patient-centered, inclusive, and innovative vision for dialysis care. Here’s how my proposed Bill of Rights surpasses CMS’s outdated approach: ✨ Core Innovations 📊 Financial clarity & equity 🚀 Advanced treatment access 📱 Seamless virtual consultations 🧘 Holistic Care 🫂 Mental health focus ❤️‍🔥 Support for care partners 🌍 Cultural & linguistic inclusion ⚖️ Patient Empowerment 📝 Timely transplant referrals 👩‍⚕️ Shared decision-making 🔑 Personalized care plans 🏠 Home Dialysis Revolution 📦 Timely supply deliveries 🛠️ 24/7 technical support 🌐 Emergency preparation resources 🛡️ Proactive Measures ⚡ Emergency planning 🏥 Palliative care options 📡 Community advocacy This is not just about improving healthcare delivery—it’s about empowering dialysis patients to live with dignity, equity, and hope. 🌟 💬 Now, It’s Your Turn What do you think? Is it time for CMS to modernize the Patient Bill of Rights for dialysis care? How would you improve patient experiences in today’s complex healthcare landscape? Let’s spark a conversation. Share your thoughts below or message me to collaborate on shaping a future where every dialysis patient thrives. 💭 My email to CMS is attached (do not steal) #DialysisCare #HealthcareInnovation #PatientRights #Advocacy Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Jean Moody-Williams Meena Seshamani, MD, PhD John McClellan, MD Cheri Rice

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I believe it is important we pay attention to what is happening here. In Arizona, American Indian health insurance primarily operates through the "American Indian Health Program" (AIHP) within the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), which is the state's Medicaid program; this system is rooted in the federal Indian Health Service (IHS), providing healthcare to Native Americans through a government-to-government relationship with federally recognized tribes, with historical roots dating back to the establishment of the United States, where the federal government has a responsibility to provide healthcare to Native Americans. Key points about American Indian health insurance in Arizona: AHCCCS and AIHP: The primary access point for American Indian health insurance in Arizona is through the AIHP program within AHCCCS, which offers comprehensive healthcare coverage to eligible Native Americans. Indian Health Service (IHS): The IHS, a federal agency under the Department of Health and Human Services, is the primary provider of healthcare for American Indians and Alaska Natives, including those in Arizona. Historical Context: The federal government's responsibility to provide healthcare for Native Americans stems from treaties and the special government-to-government relationship established with tribes. Current Challenges: Issues with fraud, mismanagement, and misappropriation of funding has led to a crisis in Arizona. AHCCCS has responded by suspending or revoking the licenses of suspected bad actors who preyed upon the Native community. The companies cost the state over $2B in mostly fraudulent billing. Additionally AHCCCS has suspended or significantly delayed payment for claims under AHS insurance plan. Unfortunately, AHCCCS seemed to underestimate the actual need for services and forced mass homelessness of vulnerable Native community members. Non native people who were victimized by these centers had few problems finding alternate care because AHCCCS continued to pay for other Medicaid plans claims in the state. AIHS payment suspensions have resulted in the closure of agencies who provided culturally specific care. Now, Native people are being told to change to another plan so they can get to a provider. Possible catastrophic result: AIHS may cease to exist because services have become inaccessible. Federal funding intended for Native care will be dumped in the pot with standard Medicaid services and the resources for Native communities healthcare severely diluted.

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Big day for rural health. Watch the livestream of the Sanford Health Summit on the Future of Rural Health Care (and you might see or hear some of my team)!

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A study in the latest Oncology Issues highlighted the positive impact of a community-based exercise program on health care utilization for patients with cancer. Key findings: reduced hospital admissions, shorter hospital stays, indicating faster recovery times, and fewer physician visits. Read the full article to learn how integrating exercise into cancer care can be a game-changer for patients and help reduce health care costs. https://lnkd.in/eh3TkXbA?

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These are some good takeaways and observations from Fall Forum! Thanks Muhammad S. for sharing.

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✨🙌 It's 𝐇𝐌𝐏𝐒 conference week! Attending HMPS? Interested in learning about AI? If so, there is still time to register for a pre-conference workshop on Wednesday morning at 8. Chris Boyer, Patty Riskind, Pamela Landis and I will be we'll be sharing insights and experiences with the application of AI in hospitals and health systems, sharing use cases, consumer/provider acceptance of AI solutions, benefits of AI adoption, risks of using AI in healthcare, and governance. I hope you will join us. There also are a lot of other great AI-focused talks coming up. 👇💬 If you're speaking about AI - or any topic - this week, add your session details in the comments. #hmps24 #hcmktg #healthcaremarketing

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