When the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) launched HEDIS measures in 1991, the project was titled the “HMO Employer Data and…
A report published in August 2022 suggested that 46% of all U.S. consumers had used a mix of digital and in-person healthcare…
As the quest for health equity gains momentum, the nation’s oldest and largest healthcare evaluation and accreditation body has announced new standards…
What do comorbidities and social determinants of health have in common? Both can have an outsized impact on a person’s health. Both…
Healthcare coordination can overwhelm even the most knowledgeable patients, especially if they have a complex condition or treatment plan, as seen with…
Health economist Jane Sarasohn-Kahn breaks down the recent report from Bertelsmann Stiftung and explores the implications of digital tech on health equity…
How can healthcare organizations help address social determinants of health? Subscribe to our blog Don’t forget to share this post!
Health inequities have long been a dreadful, distinctive facet of the U.S. healthcare industry. Health economist Jane Sarasohn-Kahn discusses financial implications. Subscribe…
We explore how health plans and health systems can help members and patients overcome health equity barriers and bridge the language gap….
Recently the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) outlined an action plan for addressing health disparities; ensuring high-quality, affordable healthcare for…
These four states are taking a boots-on-the-ground approach to addressing social determinants of health. Subscribe to our blog Don’t forget to share…
Everyone knows that diet, lifestyle choices like alcohol consumption and smoking, exercise, and genetics play a role in your overall health. But…
Health equity has become something of a catchphrase, but it’s an important one to know. At Medecision, we’re deeply committed to working…
At Medecision, we are committed to improving healthcare and health equity for all and feel it’s important to highlight the voices championing…
The COVID-19 pandemic put consumer trust to the test in 2020 and early 2021. Health economist Jane Sarasohn-Kahn shares how the healthcare…
At Medecision, we understand the value of virtual care. But until we make the processes easy and accessible, we’re not going to…
Vaccine hesitancy is not uncommon in rural America. But the healthcare industry can’t forget about rural communities. Subscribe to our blog Don’t…
We saw a housing crisis in America this past year—and we quickly learned how important safe housing is to healthcare. Subscribe to…
In this episode of the Liberation Lab podcast, we bring together healthcare leaders with vast experience in caring for and engaging underserved…
Effectively engaging with and serving vulnerable populations is made even more difficult during the COVID-19 pandemic, when trust in healthcare systems has…
How will the future of healthcare change under the Biden-Harris administration? Subscribe to our blog Don’t forget to share this post!
What are the top priorities for the Biden administration? Combating the COVID-19 crisis, improving livelihoods and setting the American ship on the…
Increased attention is being paid to treating the whole person, addressing social determinants of health and recognizing the value of virtual care….
By mid-July, 53% of adults had reported their mental health had been negatively impacted by the coronavirus—and research shows that poor and…
Not only have grocery stores remained open during the COVID-19 pandemic, but many have emerged as innovative leaders in addressing food insecurity….
Disparities clearly exist, and it is our responsibility to figure out why and how to address them, for the good of everyone….
How can the healthcare industry acknowledge racial disparities and strategically work to reduce them? Subscribe to our blog Don’t forget to share…
Even before COVID-19, working-age Americans struggled to afford healthcare coverage. Now, in the event of an economic downturn, the situation could worsen….
Social determinants of health (SDoH) are the conditions in the places where people live, learn, work, and play – and they affect…
How has COVID-19 affected healthcare in rural areas? People in rural communities are typically spread out by distance already—but some could be…
Telehealth usage skyrocketed during COVID-19. But it also revealed inequities in the healthcare system. Subscribe to our blog Don’t forget to share…
We are deeply saddened by the recent displays of injustice in America—and the systemic racism that continues to plague our nation. Subscribe…
Long after we flatten the curve, Americans will still be dealing with lingering mental health issues. Subscribe to our blog Don’t forget…
No one is immune from the coronavirus, but low-income and other marginalized groups of people face a higher risk of impact. Subscribe…
Social determinants of health (SDOH) are the conditions in the places where people live, learn, work, and play – and they affect…
In rural areas, doctors are like a revolving door, rarely staying in one place for long. There are disparities in healthcare access…
Access to healthcare in rural settings is a true challenge. Americans living in rural areas are more likely to die from five…
