If there’s one thing modern medicine has taught us, it’s that healthcare isn’t one-size-fits-all. This is especially true when you consider where someone lives – a key social driver of health. Geography plays a powerful role in shaping access to care, health outcomes, and even life expectancy. The Unequal Map of Health A recent study […]
Payers face a significant healthcare challenge. Rising costs, poor experiences, and lack of access mean that they need something new. Something different. Advanced primary care is a primary care model that can work alongside health plans to meet challenges head on and provide lower total cost of care, improved quality and experiences, and value-driven referral […]
A major challenge facing organizations and their people is the lack of access to quality healthcare. A 2022 study by AMN Healthcare/Merritt Hawkins found an average wait time of 26 days for a primary care appointment across 15 large metro areas. Provider shortages and healthcare deserts, long commute times, and a lack of digital access […]
Today, we’re sharing the latest from The Break Room, a webinar series created for Premise Health members where we discuss topics that support their health and wellness. In “Yoga Detox: Simple poses for aches, pains and discomfort,” Tiffany Grove Dufour demonstrates yoga postures that can help relieve stress, shoulder stiffness, back pain, digestion, fatigue, and […]
When people have easy access to high-quality healthcare, patient outcomes improve. However, there are many factors that prevent patients from receiving the care they need – and these barriers have intensified during the COVID-19 pandemic. A key pillar of direct healthcare is creating barrier-free access that ensures all individuals can receive the care they need. […]
You’ve decided to implement an onsite health center – congratulations! It’s a big decision that can solve for a variety of problems, not only making it easier for your workers to live healthier lives, but also helping drive down your healthcare costs. The implementation phase is a rewarding time. After the hard work of evaluating […]