Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

These individuals are often high utilizers of health care services, with some of the costliest services being hospital admissions and emergency department (ED) visits. A difference-in-differences (DID) approach was used to compare outcomes in two groups: Medicaid beneficiaries assigned to KHH and those who were not.

Integrated Care 130

Integrated Care Utilities Illness Healthcare 130

GeriPal

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

First, in our editorial, we expressed concern about the length of stay metric not being patient centric, though important for health systems focused on cost savings. Panelists Kate Courtright and Scott Halpern have no relationships to disclose. And, of course, this is what families of patients undergoing palliative care go through.

Consulting 121

Consulting Hospital Patient-Centered IT 121

GeriPal

MARCH 7, 2024

An end-of-life doula is a non-medical support person that provides a longitudinal relationship with aspects of medical, I mean, aspects of companionship, presence, holding space, some logistics, some practical help, decision making perhaps. There’s an organization that I took my training from, which began, I want to say, in 2012.

Provider 117

Provider Illness IT Healthcare 117

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 11, 2025

The diagnosis can be burdensome on relationships, particularly with family members who are the primary caregivers. And that support is for the patient and their caregiver — because both can experience social isolation and distress after a diagnosis. I get to meet their children. So, it’s really nice.”

Patients 52

Patients Families Family Diagnosis 52