The Physicians Foundation

Audio-only #telehealth care is vital – particularly for older patients and racial and ethnic minority groups. Dhruv Khullar, MD, from The Physicians Foundation Center at Weill Cornell Medicine, discusses a recent study with Becker's Healthcare: https://lnkd.in/g5J6SaSt

Financial instability for #physicians is closely linked with #healthcare consolidation. After the COVID-19 pandemic, revenue recovery varied significantly based on practice setting. Learn more from a new Health Affairs study: https://lnkd.in/eBch7Dee

From this excellent NEJM review by Bell et al on the effects of heat on health: https://lnkd.in/em_AHnUq "Being a member of a marginalized racial or ethnic group or having low socioeconomic status is a key factor affecting risk, but several other factors also increase the risk of adverse health effects, including social isolation, extremes of age, coexisting conditions, and medications." Addressing drivers of health, like utilities access, is critical to improve #HealthEquity and the overall health of our nation. The Physicians Foundation Let’s Take 5 campaign supports physicians to meet their patients’ needs. #SDOH

Congratulations to Mirna Mohanraj, MD, on receiving the Medical Innovator Award from The Physicians Foundation for her innovative approach to helping improve patient care in the intensive care unit (ICU). “Receiving the Medical Innovator Award from The Physicians Foundation is a tremendous honor,” said Dr. Mohanraj. Read more: https://mshs.co/3zjFqoF #WeFindAWay

“Prior authorization has become a full-fledged obstacle course. It delays patient care…and simultaneously, it’s increasing the cost.” Foundation President Gary Price, MD, discusses #PriorAuthorization with Ron Southwick in Chief Healthcare Executive: https://lnkd.in/e5Yr2Dmj

The Physicians Foundation is thrilled to announce Dr. Mirna Mohanraj as the Medical Innovator Award winner! Part of our Leadership Awards Program, this award honors Dr. Mohanraj for her innovative work with #ICU patients and #physicians. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gmcpKykg

“To have a healthy #healthcare system...we must not ignore the impact of these outpatient clinics.” Foundation Board Member, Jennifer Lawrence Hanscom, and Nari (Nariman) Heshmati MD, MBA, FACOG, discuss how to improve patient access to care in The Seattle Times: https://lnkd.in/eT-YxhBB

While 9 in 10 #physicians want to address drivers of health, many lack the time and resources to do so. Let's Take 5 provides support for physicians and healthcare teams in their efforts to address #SDOH and improve health outcomes. View our resources: https://lnkd.in/eBRYnH5c 

More than half of #physicians know of a physician who has considered, attempted or died by suicide. It’s critical that we implement solutions to address this crisis. Read more from J. Corey Feist, JD, MBA, Dara Kass, MD & John Howard in U.S. News & World Report https://lnkd.in/es9kj6V5

#Telehealth remains a significant part of our #healthcare system. A new study finds that systems with higher telehealth usage saw fewer ER visits, more care continuity and better medication adherence for #Medicare patients. Read more from Health Affairs: https://lnkd.in/esJ2pfcR