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Patient Support Isn’t Just About the Price of Therapy: It’s About Safety, Really Rich Data and Trust

Health Populi

When I talk about patient support programs (PSPs), I’m most often focused on supporting peoples’ access to medicines due to costs, bolstering health literacy, and addressing health citizens’ risks of drivers of health that can be obstacles to optimal health outcomes (those challenging social determinants of health).

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Diverse Roles of a Medical Assistant

Northwest Suburban College

Medical assistants are vital in healthcare, bridging administrative and clinical tasks. The work of medical assistants ensures smooth operations and enhances patient care. Medical assistants are trained to handle a variety of tasks, ensuring they are ready for any situation.

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Year in Review: Five Trends that Impacted Patient Services in 2023

Electronic Health Reporter

By Josh Marsh, vice president and general manager Sonexus access and patient support, Cardinal Health. This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited.

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The Evolution of a Patient Ambassador – Learning from Stacy Hurt

Health Populi

Consider: fighting health insurance appeals, crafting countless medical necessity letters, justifying being discharged against medical orders, and other battles fought hand-in-hand with her husband on behalf of Emmett and his well-being. Why should this be an imperative?

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Why Diversity In Healthcare Makes a Difference When Treating Patient Pain

Minority Nurse

This includes the false belief that Black patients have a higher pain tolerance than whites and the false presumption that Black patients are more likely to abuse drugs. Implicit and explicit gender biases are also ubiquitous in modern medical practice.

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Staying Healthy On The Frontlines: A Nurse’s Guide

Scrubs

Utilise Guides On Your Medical Condition As a nurse, you’re well aware of the value of reliable health information. These guides on your medical condition , if you have one, can be invaluable and can be found through providers like The Independent Pharmacy. They can provide advice, share their experiences, and offer emotional support.

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In Search of Clinical Effectiveness, But “Investment Exuberance?” Not So Much. Insights From FINN Partners and Galen Growth at HLTH 2022

Health Populi

Reducing costs per capita (per patient). Supporting and bolstering clinicians’ well-being, and, Attending to the determinants of health to reduce health inequities and disparities. Driving health outcomes. The post In Search of Clinical Effectiveness, But “Investment Exuberance?” ” Not So Much.