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Today EACH joins the world in supporting the International Day of Care and Support 🌍🤝   We would like to celebrate this day by highlighting work planned by the European Parliament Subcommittee on Public Health (SANT). SANT is preparing an upcoming INI (own-initiative procedure) report, which will focus on the sustainability of healthcare systems and an EU health workforce crisis plan.   Additionally, the European Commission funded a survey that was recently launched by WHO/Europe. The survey deals with the mental health and well-being of healthcare professionals across EU Member States, Iceland and Norway. The main goal is to gather data to better understand the challenges doctors and nurses face in their work environments. Find out more about it here: https://lnkd.in/eGY464sV   The resilience of the health workforce is crucial in providing #cardiovascular care. We believe every person affected by #CVD deserves compassionate and comprehensive care that addresses their unique needs. 💖   EACH reaffirms its commitments to ensuring that health systems across Europe are equipped and supported to deliver quality care to every patient, now and in the future. We therefore welcome Commissioner-Designate Várhelyi's commitments to more resilient health systems in his answers to written questions by Committees. 🩺 👇 https://lnkd.in/eYjhmDww   #CVHealthForAll

⚕ TOP CT HEALTH NEWS FOR NOVEMBER 11, 2024 ⚕   University of Connecticut’s Dr. Jennifer Kanaan emphasizes that quality sleep is essential for health, reducing risks like heart disease and dementia, and advocates lifestyle changes and medical support for sleep improvement; Cigna Healthcare declines a merger with Humana, citing strategic misalignment, focusing instead on share buybacks amidst concerns over #Medicare costs and potential regulatory hurdles impacting Humana's market value; a second #Trump administration may bring sweeping changes to healthcare in CT, affecting reproductive rights, vaccine guidelines, #Medicaid access, #ACA modifications, and immigration-related healthcare provisions nationwide; and much more - check out www.cthealthnews.com for the latest CT health news.   𝐀 𝐔𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧 𝐝𝐨𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥. 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐨 𝐢𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩. The Hartford Courant https://lnkd.in/eFHaXFf6 𝐂𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐈𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐮𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚 BNN Bloomberg https://lnkd.in/e9dRD5H5 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐭 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐦𝐩 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 CT Insider https://lnkd.in/eT5XzrxQ   #Connecticut #Healthcare #CTnews #CTHealthNews #ConnecticutHealthNews #Connecticut_Health_News

The European Forum for Primary Care (EFPC) is issuing an urgent call to strengthen person-centred, community-oriented, and integrated care systems across Europe.   The EFPC, a network of over 100 primary care providers, researchers, and policymakers from 33 European countries, is dedicated to improving population health through equitable, sustainable, and collaborative primary care services.   With the upcoming appointment of a new EU Commissioner for Health, the EFPC stresses that this new leader will face pressing challenges: demographic changes, preparedness for emergencies like pandemics and environmental crises, advancements in science and technology, mental health crises, health inequities, and workforce shortages in the healthcare sector.   To address these challenges, the EFPC encourages the Commissioner to focus on achieving the "Quintuple Aim," which includes: 1.      Improving care for individuals. 2.      Enhancing population health. 3.      Maximizing the value of available resources. 4.      Ensuring healthcare providers' well-being. 5.      Promoting social justice and inclusion.   The EFPC advocates for healthcare reform that fosters interdisciplinary teams working closely with the community, which is proven to be cost-effective and essential for improving population health.   The EFPC urges the European Union to carefully consider the qualifications and expertise required in appointing a new Commissioner for Health, as this individual will be crucial in leading essential healthcare reforms. The selected commissioner must have a deep understanding of health, wellbeing, healthcare organization, and social inequities, and possess the ability to collaborate across sectors within the EU.   Strong leadership is essential to guide and support governments, organizations, professionals, and citizens who are striving to improve healthcare systems.   The EFPC is committed to supporting this vision, working hand-in-hand with the EU to ensure that healthcare remains affordable, accessible, and high quality for all, ensuring no one is left behind.     Prof. Dr. Maria van den Muijsenbergh Chair of the EFPC European Forum for Primary Care (EFPC) www.euprimarycare.org #EFPC #WONCA #PRIMARY CARE #EUPHA #PUblic Health #Health EQUITY

Our FAIRSTEPS paper has been published. This describes a practical framework for designing and evaluating primary care interventions to address inequalities. Let us know what you think

🌟 Health Equity Evidence Centre: Research Paper of the Week The NHS provides about 150 specialised services which are expensive, often only available to a small number of patients and only provided by a small number of organisations. The risk for health inequalities is substantial - those groups with more education, agency and resources are more likely to be able to navigate access to these services. Responsibility for commissioning of specialised services are moving from NHS England to ICBs. What Works to Reduce Inequalities? A paper published this week outlines a systematic approach to identify and address health inequalities in specialised services drawing upon experiences in NHS England Midlands team. Key takeaways include: 🛠 Framework for Action: The framework provides actionable recommendations to reduce inequalities, including targeted outreach, culturally competent communication, and adjustments in referral thresholds. 🤝 Collaboration is Key: Successful implementation requires engagement with stakeholders—commissioners, clinicians, and patient representatives—to ensure that diverse perspectives are included in designing more equitable services. 🚀 Empowering Local Leaders: The framework emphasises empowering local service leaders to drive improvements in access, patient experience, and outcomes, ensuring equitable healthcare delivery. 🌐 A Global Relevance: While developed in the UK context, the principles can be adapted internationally to ensure that high-cost, low-volume specialised services are delivered equitably. Read the full paper here https://lnkd.in/enVa-jby Research by Shaun McGill Nathan Davies Dianne Addei Dhiren Bharkhada Rebecca Elleray Robert Wilson Matthew Day #HealthEquity #HealthcareInequalities #SpecialisedServices #NHS #PublicHealth #BMJLeader #ResearchForImpact

🌿💙 Join the conversation on the critical need for Clinical Education in ME/CFS and Long COVID management. Underdiagnosis, misdiagnosis, and disbelief from GPs prevent patients from receiving correct care for their condition. Research estimates 90% of people with ME/CFS have not been diagnosed and only 27% of respondents in Emerge Australia’s 2019 Health and Wellbeing survey considered their GP to be well informed about ME/CFS. Now, differentiation between ME/CFS and Long COVID is also critical for accurate diagnosis and patient management. Combined with outdated clinical guidelines, poorly educated GPs are left largely unable to assist these patients. Early diagnosis and evidence-based treatment and management of people with ME/CFS and those with Long COVID may lead to reduced illness severity and increased likelihood of recovery. This will reduce the burden of disease on the economy and health system. National patient organisation, Emerge Australia in collaboration with Open Medicine Foundation Australia, is convening a roundtable symposium with members of parliament and community stakeholders between 10am-1pm Wednesday 27 March, Parliament House Canberra, facilitated by Ambassador Tracey Spicey AM. Join us online to listen to the live audio broadcast, register your interest at https://vist.ly/ry9e Sophie Scott OAM #MECFS #Healthcare #SupportNeeded 🌿💙

A recent study conducted by the Commonwealth Fund underscores the United States' lag in both access to and continuity of primary care among 10 high-income countries. This comparative analysis, which examined primary care conditions in nations such as Australia, Canada, and the UK, drew upon data from the Commonwealth Fund's 2022 International Health Policy Survey of Primary Care Physicians and the 2023 International Health Policy Survey of adults. Key observations from the study include lower rates of Americans having a regular physician or designated place for care, fewer enduring patient-physician relationships compared to counterparts in other countries, and a notable gap in home visitation rates. Additionally, primary care providers in the U.S. are trailing in screening patients for social needs and receiving timely updates on their patients' care plans from specialists or hospitals. These findings emphasize the urgent necessity for enhancements within the U.S. primary care system. #beinoventive

Followers know I give the Trudeau government and current Minster of Health Canada | Santé Canada, the Hon. Mark Holland, PC, MP plenty of "justifable" grief on a range of issues like #rarediseases (slothlike pace) and #pharmacare (ideological and unnecessary). However, on the piece of legislation C-72: The Connected Care for Canadians Act, introduced this afternoon ... ✅ the boxes on intent-direction-national interest-transforming #cdnhealth and most importatnly, #patient centricity and #patient supremacy. The patient is the point-of-policy. The patient is the point-of-care. The patient is THE point! Thank you Minister. 🙏 Bravo et bien fait. 💯 Look forward to the legislative process and debate(s) in the House and Senate to deal with any unintended consequences, improvements to the final text, and consequent regulatory gazzeting and further consultations in the coming year or so. Legislation: https://lnkd.in/ehpmvtrH News release 👇 https://lnkd.in/ecr4NDWx

New publication: Dunleavy et al Why are organisational approvals needed for low-risk staff studies in the UK? Procedures, barriers, and burdens Journal BMC Health Services Research DOI 10.1186/s12913-024-11886-0https://lnkd.in/eDZXpajx