Gaps in patients' and providers' perceptions of social determinants of health could affect policymakers' designs for social programs, according to a report from the Anthem Public Policy Institute.
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Renton, Wash.-based Providence St. Joseph Health funneled $1.6 billion into programs focused on the health needs of homeless and mental health patients during 2018.
Amazon donated $8 million total in Seattle and Arlington, Va., to help increase affordable housing units for homeless people in its two headquarter cities. The tech giant will also match employee donations to 20 select charities for housing and homelessness…
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order June 10 to create a "Master Plan for Aging," to prepare for 2030, when more than 4 million Californians will join the state's population of adults over age 65.
Global population health initiatives centered on blood pressure, sodium intake and trans-fat could help prevent 94.2 million premature deaths, according to research by Boston-based Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
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Although it is commonly believed that 10,000 steps per day are necessary for a long and healthy life, a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine shows that 4,400 steps may be enough to reduce death rates among older women.
San Francisco city officials have proposed a free universal mental healthcare plan for its residents, USA Today reports.
Many Americans face challenges meeting social needs, such as safe housing, balanced meals, transportation and social support, which can negatively affect their health, according to a survey released June 4 by Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente.
Christus Southeast Texas Health System will close Port Arthur, Texas-based St. Mary Hospital by July 18, affecting 150 jobs, according to the Beaumont Enterprise.
Hospitals today face compressed reimbursements and strict Medicare and Medicaid payment requirements. To ensure success amid these circumstances, providers are striving to optimize patient flow and reduce the length of stay. However, achieving these goals is no easy feat.