Articles by tag: social determinants of health
The 2025 Home Health Final Rule introduces a range of regulatory updates to improve transparency, elevate patient care standards, and stabilize financial practices within the home health sector. With these updates taking effect, home health agencies must adapt quickly, especially as CMS focuses on value-based care and Social Determinants of Health (SDOH). According to…
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Improving Health Equity Takes a Village and Creative Risks
embed code: Improving health equity takes more than a village; it involves creative risks from organizations and disruptors seeking innovative solutions to address these challenges. In today’s ever-evolving healthcare landscape, the focus on health equity and affordability has never been more pertinent. With rising healthcare costs and the increasing awareness of social determinants of…
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Achieving Health Equity in Healthcare Requires Investment, Data, and Better Educational Tools
Achieving health equity has been a long-term challenge for the healthcare industry and a topic that has received more national and global attention since the COVID-19 pandemic. Marginalized communities in particular face deep disparities when trying to access healthcare and in their health outcomes. According to the Harvard Business Review, when compared to their…
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Technology Transforming the Impact of SDOH Programs
Seeing a community’s health gaps and opportunities is no easy feat. Seeing the social health needs at the household level is very challenging…but this is where Amit Kale, Vice President at Highmark Health, believes we need to start to help members live healthier lives. Amit Kale MD, MHA joins the podcast to talk about the…
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What are the Interoperability Challenges our Healthcare System is Facing?
As the culmination of more than two decades in the healthcare industry, NextGate released the industry’s first fully managed Enterprise Master Patient Index, or EMPI, in the cloud. NextGate CTO Dan Cidon joined this episode of I Don’t Care with Kevin Stevenson to talk all things healthcare data. NextGate’s EMPI looks to deliver providers…
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Can a Docuseries Change the Way Communities Think About School Infrastructure Reform?
School infrastructure in the United States is in a critical condition. According to the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), an estimated 54% of public school districts report needing upgrades or replacements for multiple building systems, such as HVAC, roofing, and structural elements. In a few states (like Idaho), the situation is compounded by laws…
C3 Solutions Boosts Delivery Speed Through Intelligent Dock Scheduling and Yard Automation
Logistics networks continue to grow more complex as supply chains race to meet rising ecommerce demand. As of 2024, 80% of consumers expect retailers to offer same-day delivery, with 30% anticipating this service to be free. This pressure is pushing supply chain operators to modernize traditionally overlooked segments like yard management and dock scheduling….
The People Business: Keep on Truckin’ & Earning A Good Income
In this Career Paths episode of The AppleOne Podcast, host Brett Howroyd explores the essential—and often underestimated—world of trucking with two guests who know it well: Chip Stewart, VP of Service Operations at Select Transportation Resources in Houston, and Jill Apperson, Area Manager at AppleOne in North Carolina. Together, they break down why trucking…
Honoring Service Through Sport: The New England Veteran Series
The New England PGA REACH Foundation is opening new doors for veterans with its inspiring New England Veteran Series. Designed exclusively for those who have served, this golf tour offers competitive opportunities at premier courses across New England, blending the spirit of service with the love of the game. Veterans will not only sharpen their…
