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World health starts with you and your community. At ZoomCare, supporting our patients and the communities they are part of is at the core of our practice. The ways in which we all support World health are constantly evolving, and we are committed to evolving alongside our patient’s changing needs. Our mission is to provide innovative, high-quality, and convenient care. For us, that looks like same-day compassionate visits that support our patient—and employee—community. For our employees, it looks like: 🌎 Comprehensive coverage for ZoomCare’s services. When we care for patients, they won't always be at their best, so we always have to be at ours. This begins from within, as we strive to provide our team with the healthcare and support they need. For our patients, it looks like: 🌎 Primary Care providers who make sure patients are up-to-date on vaccinations to protect against common contagions. They’ll also recommend and administer Annual Wellness Exams to monitor health over time. 🌎 Mental Health providers who can provide inclusive and gentle assessments, and explore the use of prescription medications for greater support. We aim to give our patients all the information they need to make informed decisions about their health. 🌎 Urgent Care providers who can address immediate health needs—like surprise illness and injury. They can also do viral testing for common contagions, to keep patients informed and our community safer. World health starts with your community. What small step can you take to support World health today? For inspiration, learn more about it on our blog: https://lnkd.in/gAY7M8uF

It is difficult to establish that incremental levels of primary care result in incremental increases in outcomes. There are dozens if not hundreds of social driver, situation, environment, and other non-clinical drivers that also correlate and act over decades of previous life experiences. The examples in the article do not explain away better populations have better outcomes. Studies have confirmed some element of cherry picking in ACO to get shared savings by avoiding or dismission certain physicians higher in costs or worse in outcomes. It is possible to find replications of interventions demonstrating improved outcomes by moving populations with low to no access to superior access. The secret sauce of most and best delivery team members for that specific patient and population may be the key element - requiring decades of continuity with dedicated learning in all of the important experiential dimensions - same specialty, practice, team, community, with the same patients. Also without controls for "secret sauce" the claims of primary care spending and levels of primary care shaping outcomes are weakened. The community based secret sauce involving leadership is certainly being MELTED Away by CMS design.

A new Health Affairs article provides important insights into how comprehensive #PrimaryCare can improve overall care and drive cost savings. Worth a read ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eP7GUqFT

"High-quality #primarycare delivers immense value to our health care system, and there’s growing national recognition that we should redirect more of our health care dollars to make primary care stronger and more accessible. However, #policy makers and other #stakeholders need more #evidence on whether higher spending on primary care generates better #outcomes and importantly, how new investments should be spent to generate the highest #value. This research can be helpful to states, the federal government, and stakeholders as they consider how to design programs and policy that fulfill the promise of primary care." Primary care practice can be a laboratory for #research and #technology development as well as a necessary subject of research on quality, outcomes, and value. As a laboratory for healthcare at the pace and place of a patient's life, it can reveal the nuances of #implementation for various interventions in extant health care. It can reveal unaddressed #needs that are salient and overwhelming for most patients and their caregivers. As a result, it can suggest heretofore unimagined directions for #innovation that can heal entire social networks. A science of primary care can motivate innovation that #deconflicts efforts of a variety of participants in a patient's health and welfare across organizational remits and personal responsibilities. It can provide shared awareness across these boundaries to reimagine #continuityofcare. All this will show that primary care is not just another medical speciality, not just another fragment of the healthcare value network. It is the unique and essential attribute of #systems medicine that is at once and inseparably predictive, preventive, personalized, and participatory.

I think the NHS App does have the potential to be a transformative tool in public health, way more so than has been so far realised. It needs to be a major part of a broader plan that will ease long-term pressures on NHS operations, workforce demands, and budgets. I read somewhere recently that something like 75% of UK adults (don't quote me) have the app - surpassing platforms like LinkedIn, Twitter, and even TikTok (each of those have 35-50% of the adult population, tops). It goes to show, people are ready to use digital tools to manage their healthcare. It also indicates quite a surprising level of public trust, with uptake rivaled only by apps like WhatsApp and Facebook, underscoring an unprecedented opportunity for impactful healthcare delivery. Interestingly, the only thing people appear to value more is immediate communication and connection with their social circles. To truly be a game changer, the NHS App could tap into this by creating ways for users to engage in supportive, local, or family-based health and wellness groups - directly via the app itself. That would not only increase user engagement but also encourage proactive health management in a familiar, community-oriented way which is what people naturally gravite to, fostering healthier lifestyles while reducing strain on NHS resources. By integrating social elements that echo the most popular apps, the NHS App could amplify its impact on public health outcomes, empowering individuals while building a stronger, more efficient health system. Why not also link it to cash-generation for community health projects, there are loads of ways to incorporate that and in turn drive more of the core benefits. But let's not have the population glued to a screen please. These networks could leverage audio-based updates, wearable technology, and real-time health prompts to keep users engaged without constant screen time. Additionally, integrating community health goals with offline activities - like step challenges or group fitness events - could encourage real-world interactions that support both health outcomes and community building (including going out and seeking sponsorship from local businesses etc. for group and individual challenges or to fund community health projects) minimising screen dependency while fostering engagement. Alright, hold my pint: How about the NHS "SPHERE Networks"? Social Peer-based Health and Engagement Resource Ecosystems The idea being a supportive, interconnected network where individuals and communities engage with health and wellness resources through social peer support, creating a sustainable ecosystem for health without heavy reliance on screens. "SPHERE" also suggests a holistic, inclusive approach, reinforcing the sense of a well-rounded, community-centered health network. There you go, I've solved it. You're all welcome!

📢 Patient Posters: A Vital Tool for UK Health Services! 🏥 In the busy environment of UK health services, patient posters play a crucial role in keeping everyone informed and empowered. These posters do much more than fill the walls – they serve as essential tools for education, engagement, and health awareness. 🗣 Feedback Matters! Patient feedback posters allow individuals to see how their voices make a difference in shaping health services. Displaying real-time feedback responses fosters transparency and trust, highlighting improvements based on the community's needs. 🎯 Campaigns that Resonate From mental health awareness to vaccination drives, specific health campaigns on posters inform patients of resources and encourage participation in preventative care. Campaign posters remind patients and visitors of the support available and highlight national initiatives that promote healthier lives. 📋 Using Services Wisely Posters providing guidance on service use—like when to visit A&E or how to access urgent care—help patients make informed decisions, reducing wait times and improving service flow. They make essential information visible and accessible, empowering patients to seek the right care at the right time. 💪 Take Action Today! Explore the services available to you and use them with confidence. Whether you’re seeking guidance, support, or preventative care, we’re here to help every step of the way. Visit us, learn more, and see how patient posters can make your healthcare experience better, easier, and more effective. Together, let’s make the most of our health services! 🌈 Contact us https://zurl.co/w0mM #NHS #YourHealthMatters #NHSForYou #PatientCare #HealthAwareness #NHSFeedback #StayInformed #HealthyUK #KnowYourNHS #HealthCampaign #NHSResources #UseServicesWisely #PreventativeCare #NHSUpdates #HealthForAll

Patient education starts by meeting the patient where they are. It's no secret, I love people! I enjoy meeting new people but I also enjoy sharing valuable health information. At a health fair, I discovered a few things at this event: 🚨Most people are open to talking about health any and everywhere. 🚨We don’t need to give away free stuff to spark a conversation about health. 🚨We are not talking about preventive care enough with our patients. Have you guys discovered this at community events as well? #geriatrx #communitycare #patientcare #deprescribing

What is your stance on the term “healthcare consumer”? As Katie Adams explains, there are many who don't take well to it. But a key point, it seems, is that individuals ("patients") must be treated well under the initial care of a provider in order to then choose to return ("consumer") for future care to that same location. So, are the terms "patient" and "healthcare consumer" in fact one in the same? Let me know your thoughts below. #Healthcare #PatientEngagement #PatientSatisfaction #Accessibility

#PatientAdvocacy groups have long understood the power of community, and we should look to them for insight when aiming for more compassionate and effective #healthcare policies. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gYH7D4kN

"Thanksgiving reminds us of the importance of gratitude and giving back. By shaping public perception and policy, we can ensure that health is a blessing available to all — not just a holiday reflection but every day." -Gil Bashe https://lnkd.in/e7vZSEb9 #innovation #medicine #healthcare #digitalhealth #Thanksgiving