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Check out Violet's newest blog summarizing our Violet Benchmarks as a Quality Measure white paper findings! 📣 (Link in the comments) From the article: "Our research is the first to show that cultural competence positively impacts care outcomes throughout the full patient journey, from match to clinical outcomes. When patients see a clinician who has extensive education, work experience, and a desire to treat their community, patients will not only have a better experience, they will get better care. We found that these patients have an easier time matching with a provider, attend more appointments, and get better faster. With the current push for tangible health equity interventions, training clinicians in inclusive care practices and routing patients to clinicians who excel treating their communities will become crucial in working to end health disparities. Clinicians need a baseline measure to understand where they can continue to upskill, while patients need to be able to find providers who specialize in caring for their identities. This study provides initial validation that Violet Benchmarks are able to serve as that measure and capture clinician quality, and further point to the necessity of provider inclusivity data in our health care system." #HealthEquity #HealthTech #CulturalCompetence

Mark your calendars for a virtual event you won't want to miss! Next week, Cambridge Forum will take a deep dive into our healthcare system to explore how it's changing. As we all know, falling off mainstream medical coverage can be a scary place to land. The good guidance, support, and infrastructure we need to navigate the system isn't always readily available. That's why Susannah Fox's solution is so interesting. By tracking the expert networks of patients, survivors, and caregivers, she's found a way forward. Fox believes that the next wave of health innovation will come from the front lines of a "patient-led revolution in medical care." But, the shortage of doctors and professional caregivers available to patients is a serious issue that many feel cannot be replaced by technology alone. In fact, patients often complain about the lack of personal interaction and compassion. Dr. Allen Sussman, author of SAVING THE ART OF MEDICINE, shares this sentiment. He's a retired endocrinologist and Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Washington. Join us to hear more about these topics and more at the Cambridge Forum. Click the link to learn more and register for the event! https://lnkd.in/endpkCSs

Robbie Allen sums is up nicely: “It is fascinating when straightforward facts disrupt headline narratives.” A few of the takeaways from this research from the most comprehensive source of data on private markets: 1. PE backed providers represent <4% of the US provider ecosystem. 2. PE investment in healthcare providers is neither new nor surging. 3. The growth in physician employment is not primarily driven by pe-backed providers. 70% of all employed providers are employed by hospitals. (Second is insurance companies with the single largest employer of physicians being United Healthcare at 90k, having added 20k in 2023 alone).

Navigating the Doctor-Patient Relationship in the Digital Age In today’s digital landscape, patients increasingly turn to online resources for health information. However, some healthcare professionals dismiss these informed patients as "medically illiterate," a term that can be both pejorative and dismissive. Research from peer-reviewed studies, including Cochrane reviews, empowers intelligent, college-educated patients from all socioeconomic backgrounds to actively participate in their healthcare. It’s crucial for medical professionals to recognize and value this engagement rather than shutting it down. As citizen scientists contribute to our understanding of health issues, it’s vital that we foster an open dialogue between doctors and informed patients. This collaborative approach can lead to better health outcomes and greater patient satisfaction. Rather than viewing patients' research as a challenge, let’s embrace it as an opportunity to enhance communication and trust. By promoting health literacy and respecting the knowledge that patients bring to the table, we can transform the doctor-patient relationship into a partnership that benefits everyone. Let’s work together to create a healthcare environment that values informed dialogue, respect, and collaboration! #Healthcare #PatientEngagement #HealthLiteracy #MedicalProfessionals #CitizenScience #Collaboration #DigitalHealth

Join us 1 week from today for a fascinating look at how you can gain control over your health care spend. In today's rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, clinical informatics is changing how organizations manage employee health benefits. By using advanced data analytics and clinical expertise, you can anticipate and mitigate risks proactively, optimizing benefits spend while improving outcomes. Join us on May 1st to explore client case studies on hot-button issues like weight loss drugs, mental health treatments and biosimilars that illustrate the game-changing potential of clinical informatics. Register now: https://ow.ly/Tm3T30sBRkl #EmployeeBenefits #ClinicalInformatics #Pharmacy

🔮What can you look forward to in #healthcare in 2020? 🔥The debate expects to get #hotter between healthcare systems, pharmacists, and Physicians, Consumer vs. Clinical, Human empathy vs. Machine Intelligence. Many #factors are involved in implementing and enforcing change in healthcare. Complex and slow-to-change policies are an obvious factor, but environmental and technological factors also contribute to changes in healthcare. ✅ Learn More about Top 10 Healthcare Predictions in 2020 from #FADIC: https://lnkd.in/dzUeE7gQ

Confirmation Bias: A Silent Threat to Patient Care Confirmation bias—the tendency to seek information that confirms our existing beliefs—is a pervasive cognitive trap that can have serious consequences in healthcare. When clinicians fall prey to this bias, diagnostic errors, delayed treatments, and suboptimal patient outcomes can result. Imagine a scenario where a doctor suspects a patient has a specific condition. They might focus solely on symptoms that align with this diagnosis, overlooking other potential explanations. This is confirmation bias in action. While acknowledging that this bias is a natural human tendency, it's crucial to recognize its potential harm. By implementing strategies to counteract confirmation bias, healthcare providers can significantly improve patient care. Key strategies to mitigate confirmation bias include: Cultivating a culture of inquiry: Encourage open dialogue, challenge assumptions, and value diverse perspectives within clinical teams. Prioritizing evidence-based practice: Stay updated on the latest research and guidelines to inform clinical decision-making. Leveraging technology: Utilize decision support tools and algorithms to reduce cognitive biases. Encouraging second opinions: Seek input from colleagues to gain fresh perspectives on complex cases. Promoting patient involvement: Involve patients in decision-making to ensure all perspectives are considered. By actively addressing confirmation bias, healthcare professionals can enhance their diagnostic accuracy, improve patient outcomes, and build stronger doctor-patient relationships. What strategies have you found effective in overcoming confirmation bias in your clinical practice? Share your experiences in the comments below. #confirmationbias #clinicalpractice #healthcare #medicalerrors #patientcare #decisionmaking #bias #medicine #healthcareproviders Possible engagement questions: Have you ever witnessed confirmation bias in a healthcare setting? How did it impact the patient? What steps can healthcare organizations take to create a culture that values evidence-based practice and minimizes confirmation bias? How can we empower patients to be active participants in their own care and help reduce the impact of confirmation bias?

#ValueBasedHealthcare, Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM), Virtual health coaches, digital twins… how can #Healthcare providers change through the lenses of #AI for a more realistic and cost-effective care pathway? 📅 December 12th, Anne-Claire DE CLERCK will take part in the discussion alongside other leaders in Europe at the Healthcare 2030 Roadmap. Together they will address the challenging topics of : ➡️ Enhancing behavioral change in healthcare for a smarter patient journey to prepare to an ageing society? The new places of care: leveraging digital tools for home healthcare ➡️ Involving #patients in design, implementation and evaluation of the digital solutions: innovative tools to enhance equity in digital health David Novillo Ortiz, PhD, Unit Head, Data and Digital Health, European region - World Health Organization Caroline Petit MSc, MPhil, MBA, RAC, LLM Intl Law and Promotions, Global Regulatory Affairs - Takeda Julien Pahud, International Patient Success & Innovation Sr Director - Eli Lilly and Company 👇🏻Check-out the full program DII - Drive Innovation Insights #publicaffairs #healthcareinnovation 

"Medicine is the science by which we learn the various states of the body; in health, when not in health; the means by which health is likely to be lost; and, when lost, is likely to be restored. In other words, it is the art whereby health is concerned and the art by which it is restored after being lost." The Canon of Medicine (1025 AC), Abu Ali Ibn Abdallah Ibn Sina (Avicaena) The book that was used as the standard medical textbook in Europe until the 18th century, over 700 years!  And there was no mention that a doctor should spend more time typing symbols into silicon machines than with a patient. No mention of the fact that up to 35% of a doctor's time should be spent pressing buttons on a keyboard, dragging down the quality of service, the productivity of healthcare institutions and the burnout of practitioners. The good news:  AI-Powered Clinical Assistant returns interactions Between Practitioners and Patients. Doctors are back to the art of healing from routine of typing. Generally available in the US for ambulatory clinics, the solution combines voice with generative AI to help eliminate EHR clicks, reduce provider burnout, and improve quality of care. “Oracle Clinical Digital Assistant is the most important EHR technology update that I am going to see in my career. Since the 1990’s, EHR’s have turned physicians into keyboard junkies. This will change that,” said James Little, MD, primary care physician, St. John’s Health. “Our physicians who have been using this technology have been able to document their patients’ visit in real-time, allowing them to leave at the end of the day with good, quality notes. Time spent after hours documenting is no longer needed.” https://lnkd.in/dzkwVMap   Details: https://lnkd.in/dd5y56JV https://lnkd.in/dyPUrysb

I have been waiting for independent, evidence-based assessments of the adoption of digital healthcare technology. Honored to work with Peterson Health Technology Institute (PHTI) on this report. Sobering findings. Digital #diabetes management tools do not routinely deliver meaningful health benefits that justify their cost. Good resource for payers, providers, and innovators to understand what the limitations of existing (#RPM #behavioralhealth #lifestylemodification #ketosis) systems are and how we can improve. We will address additional clinical areas sequentially, so more to come. Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/enC7c3Cd Jennifer Goldsack Digital Medicine Society (DiMe) Brian Anderson, MD Coalition for Health AI (CHAI) Cathie Biga Cathy Gates American College of Cardiology Robert Califf FDA Steven Farmer Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Srinath Adusumalli, MD, MSHP, MBMI, FACC Ranndy Kellogg .Antoine Robiliard Hemant Taneja Darshak Sanghavi Irma Hansa Bhargava MD American Diabetes Association