A New York supportive housing nonprofit organization cut emergency room visits of its residents in half and increased primary care use to 93%, Gothamist reported June 24. New York City-based Urban ...
The AHA Committee on Research has published a report that outlines ways healthcare providers can improve care for dual eligibles and other vulnerable populations, according to an AHA News Now report.
In recent years, the U.S. government has invested substantially in Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), which have become synonymous in policy discussions with primary care for the socially ...
It helps patients live longer, healthier lives. It is instrumental in disease prevention, chronic condition management, and educating individuals on self-management. It lowers healthcare costs by ...
Urban heat islands increase health risks for older adults in vulnerable populations. Approximately 25% of adults over the age of 50 now reside in urban areas, many of which are classified as “heat ...
Lots of things can get in the way of taking care of your health, catching medical issues early on, and getting treatment. Navigating insurance woes, trouble scheduling appointments, big medical bills ...