Matt Crespin, MPH, RDH’s Post

In the sixth episode of #HealthcareMatters, we delved into the heart of patient advocacy in Bulgaria and Europe, discussing the vital needs of people with vision impairment. I had the honor of speaking with and learning from Dr. Petia Stratieva, MD, Ph.D. , founder and chairperson at Retina Bulgaria .She shared invaluable insights, and her vision and care for patient well-being impressed me. I am eager to share our discussion with you. Watch the full episode here : https://lnkd.in/dQWqTE2r #patientadocacy #visioncare

🌟💖 The Free Clinics Have Broken Down Barriers 💖🌟 A doctor provides care to a patient, illustrating the incredible impact of free clinics. These clinics have broken down barriers in the community, bringing together people from various backgrounds and walks of life under one roof, fostering a sense of unity and shared humanity. 🌱 Benefits of Free One-Day Clinics: 🤝 Enhanced Community Unity: Free clinics create spaces where diverse individuals connect, building stronger, more inclusive communities. 💡 Improved Health Access: By offering free medical services, these clinics ensure that everyone, regardless of background, has access to essential healthcare. 🌍 Empowered Individuals: Receiving care in a compassionate environment encourages individuals to contribute back to their community, perpetuating a cycle of support and kindness. At Seed to Oaks, we believe in the power of unity and shared humanity to transform communities. We're here to help you develop innovative ideas and a plan to engage and uplift your community. Ready to break down barriers and foster unity in your community? Contact Seed to Oaks for guidance and resources to start making a difference today! #CommunityUnity #BreakingBarriers #SharedHumanity #SeedToOaks Together, let's continue to build inclusive, thriving communities where everyone is cared for and empowered.

In the latest draft guidance from the US FDA on diversity action plans for clinical studies, sustained community engagement is emphasized to boost enrollment of underrepresented groups. WVCTSI is raising the bar on community engagement initiatives with MAVERICK, a mobile clinical trials unit serving rural WV. Join us in supporting this creative solution to bring clinical trials and follow-up visits to rural residents #FDA #ClinicalStudies #CommunityEngagement #DiversityActionPlan

February is National #HeartMonth! ❤️ Collaborative efforts by researchers, industry, & many others have improved outcomes for heart failure patients! While celebrating these advancements, our commitment to progress continues. As we kick off heart month, we are excited to expand quality improvement, education, research, and best practice initiatives across the network, as well as engage with Global centers and increase advocacy efforts in the pediatric heart failure space. We'd love to hear your new ideas for the year ahead! #PedsHF #PedsVAD #Collaboration See less

Health centers, here is a cool and important opportunity from Vot-ER! It's not huge dollars, but if you work in Black, Brown, Native, and low-income communities and are planning to implement #voterengagement initiatives, you should consider applying for their 2024 Community Civic Engagement Program. It provides hands-on support and small #grants ($5,000 to $10,000) to health centers and look-alikes for implementing voter engagement initiatives using the existing operations of their #communityhealthcenters. There's an informational webinar about it TODAY and applications are due March 11th. Learn more below, or I'll put a few links in the comments. 👇🏽

The little things, can have the biggest impact. Catching some midweek morning miles 🚴ahead of the VOA Annual Conference, reflecting on the profound impact the VIRGINIA OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION INC , state associations across the nation, and the American Optometric Association have had advancing patient care and access to care, through advocacy for patients, providers, and communities. Currently a dozen states have advanced scope of optometric care signed into the legislature (including Virginia!👁️), with a dozen more on the immediate horizon, and many more to follow. As a native of Louisiana, which saw expansion of optometric scope of care signed into law in 2014, I can attest to the absolute “win-win-win” for all stakeholders! And, the efforts of the Optometry Association Of Louisiana to make it happen, the culmination of years of progress. Afterall, it’s the little things, compounded over time, that generate big results!🚀 ***** What’s one of those subtle changes in your business, project or pursuit that unleashed the next level of progress or growth? (And if you’re heading to the VOA May 30-June 1, OAL June 7-9, or Optometry’s Meeting June 19-22 come on by the Akrinos, LLC booth!) #midweekmorningmiles #businessbuilder #eyesoftheworld

Our OPEN ACCESS article is now available in the Journal of Primary Care & Community Health! Co-authored with colleagues at at the Quality Health Associates of North Dakota, and the ND Department of Health & Human Services Oral Health Program Article Title: Emergency Department and Dental Clinic Perceptions of Appropriate, and Preventable, Use of the ED for Non-Traumatic Dental Conditions in Hot-Spot Counties: A Mixed Methods Study Nontraumatic dental conditions( NTDC) Emergency Department (ED) “use was perceived as “appropriate” care. However, there is consensus that improved access to, and utilization of, affordable and quality preventative dental care would reduce NTDC ED visits and improve overall community health, especially among populations experiencing greater inequities.” Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gsmFbegA #collaboration #communityhealth #oralhealth

I’ve walked through Boston’s neighborhoods and seen a tale of two cities. On one end, you’ll find world-class specialists on every corner—a testament to our medical prowess. But just a few blocks away, it’s a different story. Here, getting a primary care appointment is as tough as finding gold. It’s a stark divide that speaks volumes. This divide isn’t just about healthcare; it's also about the power of the vote—or the lack thereof. Areas struggling for health services are often the same ones missing from voter rolls. It’s no accident. This is a cycle where silence breeds neglect, and neglect deepens the silence. We need to do more than improve access to doctors. We need to revive civic engagement. If we're going to heal our community, we must connect residents with their rights as voters. This is about mending our community’s fabric, weaving together health and democracy, one thread at a time. Let’s make sure every voice is heard and valued. It's time to bridge these gaps. #civichealth #healthcarebasedvoterregistration

35m of 161m employed have access to same day or next day #primarycare through #DPC which is doubling every 30 months. So 22% is 44% of all workers EOY 2026. This direct #onsite or #nearsite #fencesite #mobile or #virtual increasingly has Msk and behavioral health baked in. Zero 🔺Academic studies 🔺National press 🔺Marches/pitchforks needed. It’s v real based on interviews w CEOs and CMOs on my pod. Seems unstoppable at this point. Why? ▪️NPS are near universally world class@88-98 scores. Members ❤️it. Legacy care is lucky to see the 20’s.Kaiser stands alone in the 40s. The bar is uber low in American Sickcare. ▪️Employers renew 98-99%. So they fund it. ▪️Payback is year one hard costs and month 4 including soft (#absenteeism🔻#retention #attraction #engagement all🔺) so it is de-risked. ▪️Waiting lists of #whitecoats vs Big Retail fat sign on bonuses. Federally funded Big System vacuuming independent docs. Who are fleeing that system designed factory medicine model. Med students say (63%) they hope to never see a patient. It’s just that bad. https://lnkd.in/gJE5dm_b Most (over 90%) jumbo employers are looking at this direct care model as an add on to medieval PPOs with medical-debt-gotcha-deductibles which has trapped a nice chunk of 100m+. About 10m get h.care #free or #nearfree at work through this model. It’s not all bleak. 👌8 aims. Forget the quadruple aim. That’s so grandpa. And the best part -it’s a movement that’s ▪️colorblind▪️red/blue state blind▪️gender blind▪️orientation blind ▪️religion blind▪️blue/white collar blind. This is a future where everyone wins… www.PrimaryCareCures.com

On Tuesday April 9, 2024, at the 2024 Alzheimer's Advocacy Forum, we met with Caitlin from Rep. Rosa. DeLauro's office. We discussed several legislative topics including The NAPA and BOLD Reauthorization Acts, FY 2025 NIH research and BOLD appropriations, The Alzheimer's Accountability and Investment Act, and the new proposed AADAPT Act which would provide virtual Alzheimer's and dementia education more care providers, as well as provide grants to address training gaps faced by primary care providers. #ENDALZ #alzinvestmentact #NAPAAct #aimadvocacyforum #alzct