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  • 1 week ago | managedhealthcareexecutive.com | Deborah Abrams Kaplan

    The Trump administration’s sweeping elimination of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs is stirring up lots of questions. One potential consequence may be the weakening of the countless efforts in recent years to address the social determinants of health (SDOH) and relateddata collection. DEI, SDOH and health equity are deeply intertwined, says Anteo Pashaj, D.O., MBA, regional medical director at Strive Health, a value-based kidney care provider.

  • 1 month ago | managedhealthcareexecutive.com | Deborah Abrams Kaplan

    Direct contracting is not a new concept: Cut out the insurers as middlemen and work directly with providers on more integrative health and aligned metrics. But companies are newly exploring different ways to implement it and fully realize the benefits. About 75% of employers already use some form of direct contracting, and 41% say they will likely consider it in 2025, according to a 2024 Brighton Health Plan Solutions and HR Dive survey.

  • 2 months ago | managedhealthcareexecutive.com | Deborah Abrams Kaplan

    Although doctors prescribe pharmaceuticals for various ailments, they also understand that drugs are only one way to improve a patient’s health. Another is food. The “food is medicine” movement is not new, but it is gaining prominence. The idea is to bolster treatment by providing nutritious foods and medically tailored meals to address diet-related illnesses (diabetes, heart disease and some cancers) and supporting those with conditions such as cancer and kidney disease.

  • Nov 7, 2024 | mdedge.com | Deborah Abrams Kaplan

    When psychiatrist Paul Sartain, MD (not his real name), received a letter from his state’s medical board, he was concerned. A patient’s family complained that he made sexual advances to a young woman he treated for psychotic depression. “There was absolutely no evidence, and the claims were vague,” he said. “I think the family was angry at me and with the system — the woman had not gotten better.” Sartain reviewed his medical records and then called his malpractice insurer.

  • Nov 2, 2024 | medscape.com | Deborah Abrams Kaplan

    Your malpractice carrier may launch an investigation if you are sued by a patient or receive a medical board complaint. Here’s what you need to know — and whether you should hire your own lawyer.

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7 Jan 25

RT @cqresearcher: Private equity has its hands in nearly every industry today, often resulting in massive layoffs, higher costs, bankruptcy…

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15 Apr 24

Interesting @HarvardBiz article on working w/ freelancers v. employees. "...people with the most sought-after skills are more than likely to be freelancers." #FightForFreelancers https://t.co/SnCPQQyvoq