Companies trying to crack the scheduling nut... Who am I missing?

1/ @healthbjk and Jan-Felix Schneider with an incredible article summarizing the realities of the tough fight in patient scheduling. healthapiguy.substack.com/p/the-scheduli…

When we Upfront Health Care started discussing the creation of a Client Advisory Board last summer, I had no idea how rewarding and inspiring it would be to bring together this group of incredible and authentic leaders. Check out the video from our first event! vimeo.com/712150369

Doctor appointment cancellation rates are up to 40% - how are practices dealing with this volatility?

“Focusing on social determinants of health for which organizations have an immediate, tangible solution is paramount. It can be frustrating for both patient and provider—and it can damage patient trust—for a social need to arise and hear there is no way to fix it.” #sdoh #trust

Closed out my PhD with the hooding ceremony last weekend. I learned so much throughout this process. Thank you to my dissertation committee, Don Lloyd-Jones, Kiarri Kershaw, Yuan Luo, David Rehkopf for all your help along the way. #PhDone

Incredibly important article around discrimination and cardiovascular disease. So exciting to see Dr. Kiarri Kershaw and her work included! scientificamerican.com/interactive/di… via Scientific American

This decision is life-changing for young people, people of color, immigrants, rural communities, people without documentation, and people with disabilities. It will exacerbate existing inequities – but the truth is that it will impact us all. #BansOffOurBodies

With #RoevWade overturned, the federal standard regarding abortion access ends. Now it is up to states to decide. Many will fully ban abortion, some will restrict access through new/expanded restrictions without a full ban, and others will protect and expand abortion.

The Racist History of Abortion and Midwifery Bans aclu.org/news/racial-ju…

It is in these moments where the definition of true leadership crystallizes for me. Great leaders are self-aware, risk takers, driven by their values, and not afraid to do the hard work. And I look around and wonder, where are they? #Leaders

A notable benefit of the Amazon One Med acquisition is what this does for social determinants. Think about one place owning pharmacy, grocery, and now primary care. If executed properly could be game changing for communities.

Classifying health equity as a “business” imperative puts it within the same capitalist framework that drives disparities. I understand why for-profit organizations do this dance, but we really risk optimizing for the wrong variables if we aren’t careful about what that means.

Great time speaking to this crew today about how trust affects engagement in diabetes programs and what employers can do to build trust with members. Hint: It’s about keeping things human, consistent, and relationship-focused! Jan Berger Thomas Sondergeld MBGH -- Chicago

Who knew interoperability could be so fun…and funny? Awesome event by @healthbjk Eric Guroff Shashin Chokshi!

as science continues to advance at a remarkable pace, science/public health communication will become an increasingly important discipline. published literature is designed for an insular audience, not for public access, and base scientific + medical training doesn't include PR.

New today in JAMA Health Forum, led by Sanjay Basu of Waymark and Laura. We discuss issues around financing of health-care based interventions for social risks jamanetwork.com/journals/jama-…

SNAP benefits will decrease starting 3/1. In 2020, The Illinois Department of Human Services added emergency allotments of $95 or more per enrolled household to help ease the financial strain caused by COVID-19. These funds will no longer be provided. npr.org/2023/02/02/115…

At a recent Mary Ann Liebert Inc roundtable, I raised the importance of community access to community data. Individuals should be able to access and utilize the data meant to represent them. bit.ly/3mh1rOX

Research shows that Black and Hispanic patients are less likely than white patients to use patient portals. A new HIT Consultant Media piece describes these inequities and suggests solutions to build trust and improve access. Read the article: buff.ly/3AVPtOb Lindsay Zimmerman