HCAI is in the process of developing an important new public reporting program made to address healthcare disparities for vulnerable populations, and you have an opportunity to weigh in. The Hospital Equity Measures Program will collect equity reports from California hospitals and then post those reports to the HCAI website. These reports will include measures on patient access, quality, and outcomes by race, language, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and payor. The first reports will be submitted by California hospitals in 2025. HCAI is in the process of establishing regulations for specifying the measures, data formats, and more. During the public comment period, members of the public are encouraged to provide their input to help inform this process. Read the proposed rule and learn how to submit your comment: https://bit.ly/3Wgg7Mf. All comments must be received by 5:00 p.m. on August 13, 2024. HCAI convenes the Hospital Equity Measures Advisory Committee, which meets regularly, and is open to the public. This diverse committee of stakeholders and experts will be reviewing hospital’s equity plans and continuing to advise HCAI on the administration of this program. Read more about this program and how you can participate with this important public committee: https://bit.ly/4bvdjAp
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It’s been nearly a decade since the landmark Supreme Court judgment in Montgomery v Lanarkshire Health Board [2015] UKSC 11 reshaped patient consent in medical treatment. This pivotal decision emphasised the necessity for doctors to ensure patients are fully informed about the material risks and alternatives related to their treatments, writes Max Cosstick for the latest issue of PI Focus. The Montgomery ruling underscored that patients must be aware of any material risks involved in recommended treatments and any reasonable alternatives. This principle is grounded in the notion of bodily autonomy and the right to informed consent, transforming the dynamic between patients and healthcare providers. Since Montgomery, the legal landscape has continued to evolve. Recent cases like Sidra Bilal & Hassaan Aziz Malik v St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and CNZ v Royal Bath Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have further refined what constitutes reasonable alternative treatments and underscored the importance of patient choice, particularly in childbirth settings. The latest General Medical Council guidelines echo Montgomery’s ethos, outlining seven principles of decision-making and consent, ensuring that patient autonomy remains central to medical care. This post was merely a summary of one of the many insightful articles to be read in PI Focus – APIL’s bi-monthly member magazine. If you like what you’ve read, and want to read more fascinating articles from experts across the PI sector, join APIL today to access your PI Focus magazine: https://bit.ly/3Hd6Rkw #PIFocus #MedicalLaw #PatientConsent #ClinicalNegligence #Montgomery
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The Department of Health and Aged Care published second IRR report in May 2024 (https://lnkd.in/gN5riT43). We have summarised the long analysis for you in this post. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬: 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐍-𝐀𝐂𝐂 : Makes funding predictions and planning challenging. 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐫 𝐕𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞: Outcomes vary significantly based on assessor experience and qualifications. 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐎𝐛𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: High variance in AN-ACC outcomes for identical resident profiles across regions. ~70% success rate of reconsideration requests. 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: • Ensure robust documentation and staff preparation for AN-ACC visits. • Review and apply for reconsiderations if outcomes are unfavourable. Contact us if you need help navigating the murky waters of AN-ACC reforms. #ANACC #Agedcarefunding #agedcareviability
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My colleagues and I on the Alliance of Wound Care Stakeholders are working through its Government Affairs Workgroup to respond to a Congressional RFI led by Diana Degette (CO-01) and Larry Buschon (IN-08), who seek to build upon the 21st Century Cures initiative and identify what is needed in future legislation to ensure that patients can access life-changing treatment. To further the goals of the 21st Century Cures initiative, the lawmakers asked the following questions: 1) Do the policies included in Cures 2.0 that have advanced through legislation or executive action meet the needs that the original Cures 2.0 bill aimed to address? 2) What elements might be missing that are essential for further progress? 3) What additional reforms, support mechanisms, or incentives are needed to enhance or improve the effectiveness of the steps already taken, including any structural reform to agencies, offices, or programs involved? We will be convening discussions to collect feedback and developing our response via the Alliance's government affairs workgroup. To learn more about the Alliance and join us in our advocacy initiatives, contact [email protected] or visit our website at https://buff.ly/4cWpIOR. #woundhealing #innovativetechnology #healthadvocacy #patientaccess #patientcenteredcare #21stCenturyCures
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The Patient Ombudsman's 2022/23 Annual Report highlighted a "notable and troubling" increase in complaints related to primary care. Our Patient Relations and Experience program, which we believe to be one of the first of its kind in primary care in Ontario, is an opportunity to help address patients' complaints and support them as they navigate the health system. From our Patient Relations and Experience Lead, Claudette Moulton: "Having a mechanism (for patients and their healthcare providers) to just sit down and talk about what went wrong and how we can change it really helps to improve the system for everyone." Read more: https://lnkd.in/gvFZ6uYB
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My recent read of the day (that you probably don't care about because it has more than 500 words😉). No it's not my article I published this morning! 👇 Given the political football that is access to GPs - this really stands out to me "Policies that take a narrow approach are likely to make things worse.". This concluding statement follows examples of where much of the political focus is solely on the one dimension of 'access'. Yes, maybe this breaks the rule of soundbite politics, and the rule that we have to make people feel huge system issues are easy things to fix. To their detriment... Anyhoo, the report provides the lens of 'candidacy' introducing seven features around how people identify themselves as ‘candidates’ for health care: identification of candidacy, navigation, permeability of services, appearances at health services, adjudications, offers and resistance, and operating conditions. I wonder whether any #healthtech companies thinking about the supply of their service or model within primary care provision have done any work to look through such a lens, or would benefit from this? It would be a great structure to have in a discussion with a commissioner. As always welcome community thoughts about this. https://lnkd.in/eYgAWu4E
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🔴NEW UK INQUIRY🔴'NHS #Leadership, performance & #patientsafety' 🔵I urge everyone involved to respond to this consultation🔵 I suggest: ⚫ In your response think forensically and write it as a statement of truth. ⚫ Acknowledge the successes and areas that have delivered safe and effective services. ⚫ If you are being critical give examples and say if it is an opinion or back up what you say with evidence. 🔵 By working across boundaries, we can develop a truly patient-led #NHS 🔵 https://lnkd.in/e_nYbaxj #law #ethics #accountability #socialcare #health #healthcare #patient #AdsFoundation #TeamPatient #patients #nhsstaff #patientengagement Healthwatch England The Patients Association Citizens Advice
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WCG's Patient Forum brings advocacy to the forefront of clinical research, offering a space for experts, patient advocates, and healthcare professionals to collaborate, discuss, and find patient-centric solutions for clinical trials. In a recent episode, founder of DNPs of Color and Assistant Dean at Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, Danielle M., joins Stephen Smith on behalf of WCG. They speak on the importance of promoting advanced degree attainment by nurses of minority backgrounds to drive health equity and community engagement in research. Watch the interview at https://lnkd.in/gQNAV_5D #patientadvocacy #healthequity #clinicalresearch
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I've seen many who experience success in moving into value-based care models, but it's just nowhere near the norm. This article does a good job of highlighting much of what we already know - the barriers to execution and the need for more incentives. Thoughts?
We need more incentives to address the barriers to value-based care. “The primary care practitioners were actually very enthusiastic about the goals of primary care value-based payment models,” said Ann O’Malley, MD, a senior fellow at Mathematica and co-author of the study, in an interview. “They think … the desire to strengthen primary care and improve quality is really laudable. The problem is in the actual execution. Their enthusiasm was tempered by a lot of challenges that they faced.” https://lnkd.in/gUP3ZvvC
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🔴 England’s healthcare watchdog apologises over ‘new regulatory approach’ - The Guardian 🔴 In a recent article by The Guardian, it was revealed that England’s healthcare regulator is issuing an apology for its “new regulatory approach” which has caused delays in handling complaints and concerns about healthcare services. This apology comes as a response to the significant backlash and criticisms received due to the increased waiting times for people seeking reviews of their cases. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has acknowledged the frustration and inconvenience caused by the delays. It's crucial for regulatory bodies to ensure an efficient and timely process for addressing complaints and concerns. The apology signifies the commitment to rectify the situation and prioritize the needs of the public. The CQC has promised to review its procedures and improve the regulatory approach to better serve the community. This acknowledgment and commitment to change are essential steps towards rebuilding trust and maintaining high healthcare standards. It's promising to see the healthcare watchdog taking accountability and striving to make amends. Let's hope that these efforts lead to a more effective and responsive regulatory system. #HealthcareRegulation #CQCApology #PatientAdvocacy https://ift.tt/4baB8nt
🔴 England’s healthcare watchdog apologises over ‘new regulatory approach’ - The Guardian 🔴 In a recent article by The Guardian, it was revealed that England’s healthcare regulator is issuing an apology for its “new regulatory approach” which has caused delays in handling complaints and concerns about healthcare services. This apology comes as a response to the significant backlash and cr...
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