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The reality of healthcare in rural America is alarming. With a projected shortage of up to 124,000 physicians in the next decade and 80% of rural America being medically underserved, the stakes are high. Rural Americans are paying a steep price for these shortages, as they face higher risks of numerous health issues, says Susie Martinez, national lead for Emcara Health’s CHW team. Our solution? Learn how home-based care teams that include community health workers are extending the reach of primary care and improving patient outcomes. https://lnkd.in/eqgBAqZi #RuralHealthcare #PrimaryCare #PrimaryCareCrisis #RuralHealth #HealthcareForAll #EmcaraHealth #InHomeCare #CommunityHealth #RuralWellness #HealthEquity #SocialDeterminantsOfHealth #SDOH

🌟Prevent Overload: Balancing the Healthcare System🌟 Rural hospitals play a crucial role in maintaining the balance of our healthcare system. By providing essential medical services locally, they significantly reduce the burden on larger, urban hospitals. This is vital for several reasons: • Efficient Resource Utilization: Rural hospitals handle numerous cases that don’t need the advanced facilities of tertiary centers. This efficient allocation of resources ensures that urban hospitals aren’t overwhelmed and can focus on more complex cases. • Reduced Travel Times for Patients: Patients receive care closer to home, saving time and reducing the stress associated with long-distance travel for treatment. • Quicker Access to Care: Localized care means quicker treatment, especially in emergencies, improving outcomes and reducing the risk of complications. • Community Health Improvement: By managing health concerns locally, rural hospitals contribute to the overall well-being and health of their communities. Supporting rural healthcare is not just about sustaining local hospitals; it’s about creating a more resilient, efficient, and accessible healthcare system for all. #RuralHealthMatters #HealthcareBalance #SupportLocalHealthcare

Improving rural health requires improved access to primary, specialty, and emergency medical care. The Rural Health Redesign Center has witnessed firsthand how our work supporting rural hospitals benefits the larger community at scale, driving improvements to population health, social determinants of health, and barrier mitigation. Preliminary results of our Pennsylvania Rural Health Model (PARHM) have found that cost per beneficiary remains below the national rural average, and quality outcomes, as gauged by statewide measures, remain consistent with national rural averages. Learn more about PARMH and the transformative efforts of the Rural Health Redesign Center at https://lnkd.in/gqGhXJYn. #RuralHealth #ImproveRuralHealthcareAccess #RevolutionizeRuralHealthcare #HealthCare

Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) empower communities through accessible healthcare by providing essential services that improve the health and well-being of individuals. ⠀ People living in underserved communities might not be able to find reliable, high-quality healthcare that is affordable. Federally Qualified Health Centers help to fill that gap. Providers at FQHCs work with everyone, but typically those living in underserved communities. They ensure that no one arriving at a center seeking treatment is denied access to care due to lack of ability to pay. ⠀ When it comes to providing affordable, accessible care, community health centers are at the forefront. Their ability to integrate within communities, understand, and address the needs of those who live there is beyond compare. What's even more impressive is how they’ve adapted to meet the ever-changing needs and challenges we’ve all been faced with over the last few years. ⠀ #fqhc #healthequity #primarycare #underservedcommunities #communityhealth #healthcareaccess #healthcareservices #healthcareforall

Did you know? As of September 2022, a staggering 65.6% of Primary Care Health Professional Shortage Areas were nestled in rural communities. This article looks at the barriers to accessing healthcare, which causes increases in unmet needs, a lack of preventive and screening services, and inadequate treatment of illnesses. #ruralhealthcare #healthaccess #heatlhcare #primarycare #primaryhealthcare https://lnkd.in/gmUgWEGP

Primary care plays a critical role in delivering high-value services, yet disparities in access continue, leading to higher rates of emergency department visits and hospitalizations among marginalized groups. #healthequity #health #qualityofcare #socialdeterminantsofhealth #sdoh #dataanalytics #healthequity #populationhealthmanagement #valuebasedhealthcare #valuebasedcare #vbc #healthequityandaccess #integratedhealthcare #AccountableCareOrganizations #HealthcareSpending #integratedhealthcaresystems #healthtech #Persivia #PersiviaAI https://lnkd.in/gqKCkBpM

Our Impact We are working to provide more inclusive access to private healthcare By advancing health equity, we're not just improving community health outcomes - like increasing life expectancy and reducing maternal and infant mortality rates - but also driving significant economic growth. Bringing critical acute care closer communities has a ripple effect: every hospital bed added creates 1.5 direct jobs, and each R1 million invested in a hospital can generate an equivalent annual income for local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMMEs). This approach doesn't only address immediate health needs; it fosters thriving, economically robust communities. Read more: https://bit.ly/4739pw9 #Hospitals #hospitalmanagement #hospital #Healthcare #HealthcareInnovation #healthcareprofessionals #healthcareleadership #swartland #malmesbury #crestcare

Discover how health plans can meet CalAIM requirements with innovative solutions that go beyond traditional healthcare delivery services: https://lnkd.in/g-JBTPcF #health #community #healthcare #medical #california #interoperability

This is long overdue.  Finding solutions to the obstacles faces by rural Americans seeking health care should be a priority for both Republicans and Democrats. The new bipartisan caucus will highlight the problems and seek potential legislative and policy solutions, including “stemming hospital closures, ensuring fair and adequate reimbursement rates, strengthening the health workforce, reducing health inequities and expanding telehealth and other innovative care delivery models”.  https://lnkd.in/e3GUZYEF

🌿 Expanding Rural Care with Upstate Family Health Center's Health at Home 🚐 At Upstate Family Health Center, Inc., we strive for a more inclusive and equitable healthcare system, it's crucial to address the unique challenges faced by rural communities. Access to quality healthcare in remote areas has been a longstanding concern, but the future looks promising with innovative solutions like Upstate Family Health Center's Health at Home 🏞️ Rural communities often grapple with limited medical facilities and a scarcity of healthcare professionals, making it difficult for residents to access timely and comprehensive care. However, Upstate Family Health Center's Health at Home brings the services right to their doorstep, overcoming the barriers of distance and limited resources. 🚐 These mobile care units are equipped with modern medical technology and staffed by dedicated healthcare providers, offering a wide range of services from primary care to preventive screenings and even specialized treatments. This approach ensures that individuals in rural areas receive the same level of attention and healthcare support as their urban counterparts. 💡 Moreover, Upstate Family Health Center's Health at Home fosters a sense of community engagement by collaborating with local organizations and community leaders. This not only improves the reach and effectiveness of healthcare services but also tailors the care to meet the specific needs and preferences of the community. 🌟 Bridging the healthcare gap between rural and urban areas. It's a testament to our commitment to leaving no one behind and providing accessible, quality healthcare for all. 🤝 Collaborating with healthcare organizations, policymakers, and communities. Together, we can make a significant impact on the health and well-being of those residing in rural regions. #HealthcareInnovation #RuralHealthcare #MobileCommunityCare #EquitableHealthcare #HealthcareAccess #CommunityEngagement #HealthcareForAll #Communityhealth #fqhc #chcanys #nachc #nysrha