Health equity should be added as the fifth element of a Quintuple Aim to guide healthcare improvement efforts, a recent Viewpoint article published by JAMA says.
In 2008, the Triple Aim for healthcare improvement was introduced, featuring improvement of population health,...
After years of decline, 2020 and 2021 saw record rises in U.S. drug overdose deaths. In the 12-month period that ended in April 2021, more than 100,000 Americans died of drug overdoses, an increase of nearly 30% from the prior year, according to provisional figures ...
When it gets too hot or cold in most buildings, you’re expected to put on a jacket, turn on a fan, or just deal with it. That’s not an option for healthcare facilities and laboratories, which must maintain a consistent indoor temperature regardless of outdoor conditions.
Social determinants of health such as food security and housing have a greater impact on health outcomes than clinical care. Health equity has become a hot topic in healthcare during the coronavirus pandemic, with the disproportionate impact on vulnerable populations such as African Americans...
Language shouldn’t be a barrier to good healthcare. Hospitals, clinics, and healthcare providers are required to offer interpretation services to anyone who walks in their door, be they English as a second language (ESL) patients, Limited English Proficency (LEP) patients, or are hearing or...
As the president and CEO of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI), Kedar Mate, MD, is the leader of one of the top healthcare reform organizations in the world. IHI was founded in 1991. The nonprofit organization has been involved in a range of healthcare improvement initiatives,...
Taking medicine as prescribed is crucial for maintaining health, particularly for patients with chronic illnesses like diabetes, hypertension, or mental health issues. While education and trust are important factors in prescription adherence, Ken Thorpe, PhD, chair of the ...