MOVING INTELLIGENT CHANGE FORWARD |
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As we look ahead to a new year of promise, there is an opportunity to rededicate ourselves to the core principles that must guide health care policy. The needs, experiences, and perspectives of the patient must be the center point. The humanity of healthcare must be enhanced, not replaced, by technology. All persons have the right to equitable care that dignifies and restores their health and well being. A healthy society requires commitment from each of us to "first do no harm." These are the foundation and will illuminate of the right path ahead. |
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Getting to Patient-Centered Care in a Post–Covid-19 Digital World: A Proposal for Novel Surveys, Methodology, and Patient Experience Maturity Assessment |
Patient-, person-, and relationship-centered care are essential to the development of patient experience and ultimately will benefit all stakeholders. Today, however, these terms are used interchangeably without understanding; metrics are rampant and overused, and the systems and operations to back them up at scale are lacking. |
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The Risks Of Moving Health Care Delivery To The Internet |
Of the numerous disruptions to health care delivery forced upon us by COVID-19, the push toward virtual care and remote work may be the longest lasting. But this new era is not without challenges. Downtime for the virtual meeting company “Zoom” on August 24—which, prior to COVID-19, would be a non-event for health care organizations—led to canceled appointments, delayed visits, and countless frustrations at our institution and others. |
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Merck makes a business case for diversity and health equity—inside and outside of its walls |
Each year, up to 80% of clinical outcomes are impacted by drivers of health (also known as the social determinants of health, or SDOH). These factors include food security and nutrition, education, accessible and safe housing, employment, and transportation. |
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Contributor: 3 Reasons Employers Should Be Concerned About ACA Repeal |
The appointment of a new conservative justice to the Supreme Court raised serious concerns that the legal challenge to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) would be successful. Following oral arguments over the law’s individual mandate in front of the Supreme Court on November 10, however, it appears most of the law is likely to survive. Still, we’re not out of the woods and it will be sometime before we know the outcome. |
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How 700 Epidemiologists Are Living Now, and What They Think Is Next |
Even with coronavirus vaccines on the way, many epidemiologists do not expect their lives to return to pre-pandemic normal until most Americans are vaccinated. In the meantime, most have eased up on some precautions — now going to the grocery store or seeing friends outdoors, for example — but are as cautious as ever about many activities of daily life. |
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Wolf Administration Announces Expanded Parity Protections |
Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf and Insurance Commissioner Jessica Altman commended the recent work of the General Assembly, particularly the House Insurance Committee and the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee, on two pieces of bipartisan legislation to strengthen and clarify mental health parity analysis and enforcement. |
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Passion + Quality = Change That Matters
I embrace the powerful opportunities in our evolving health care landscape. I founded Momentum Health Strategies to be a catalyst for change through continuous learning, diverse engagement and thoughtful policy and practice initiatives. I deliver innovative, strategic thinking and a passion for improving the patient experience. My personal drive and dedication to high-quality results will help you navigate the competitive terrain you face and convert your vision to action.
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Momentum Health Strategies
Jennifer L Bright, MPA
(703) 628 - 0534
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