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Tapping the potential applications of mHealth

The Health Policy Exchange

We debated the types of policies that would be most likely to encourage innovations that make a positive difference for individuals and populations. Should state and local governments provide direct grants or tax relief to promising startups? How can we avoid creating "digital divides" that could worsen health disparities?

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Medicaid expansion is in the eye of the beholder

The Health Policy Exchange

To the ACA's detractors, Medicaid expansion is a hostile government takeover that must be opposed in principle, regardless of potential benefits of an infusion of federal dollars. According to the Kaiser Family Foundation , more than half of today's 48 million uninsured have incomes below the new Medicaid threshold. Phillips, Jr.

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Nutrition and dietary guidelines: stirring the (policy) pot

The Health Policy Exchange

At first glance, federal nutrition policy seemed to be an unusual topic for our Georgetown Health Policy Seminar for family physicians. As described in a recent JAMA Internal Medicine editorial , future doctors receive little formal instruction about healthy dietary habits. and MyPlate. Kenny Lin, MD, MPH Director, Robert L.

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Envisioning roles for patient partners in primary health care systems of the future: A structured priority setting exercise [Patient engagement]

Annals of Family Medicine

Engaging patients as partners in PHC research is increasingly common and can include developing research questions, acting in governance roles, helping to set research priorities, preforming parts of the research and/or helping to share results.

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The Massachusetts Avenue of health reform

The Health Policy Exchange

At that point, he had not yet committed to the individual health insurance mandate that made his reforms possible but later became a political liability during his Presidential campaigns. Health Policy Fellowship Department of Family Medicine Georgetown University School of Medicine Owning a car is a choice. Phillips, Jr.

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Changes in patterns and referrals of Nova Scotians seeking mental health care through 2-1-1 Referral Service [Health care services, delivery, and financing]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context 2-1-1 is a designated phone help line in Canada and the US that provides referrals for individuals to local government and community-based services for a wide variety of needs, including social, health care, and mental health services. 2-1-1 Nova Scotia has operated since 2013 as a nonprofit that offers 24/7 assistance.

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Risking It All For a New Business Model at Family Physicians of St. Joe

Family Physicians of St. Joseph

Larger companies now dominate the healthcare landscape, yet through innovation and a dedication to exceptional patient care, Family Physicians of St. Family Physicians of St. Family Physicians of St. From the time of its inception until October 2017, Family Physicians of St. Joseph has succeeded in doing just that.