The LGSOC Patient Impact Advisory Committee, supported by Verastem Oncology, worked with The Harris Poll to conduct a survey on behalf of leaders in the medical and advocacy communities.

Nearly one-third (32%) of people already say they would be comfortable with artificial intelligence leading a primary care appointment, according to a new survey from Outbreaks Near Me – although ...

But many patients have also long recognized the value of care that accounts for their whole being — not just an illness or condition, spending well over $30 billion annually, according to NIH ...

For example, some were instructed to cue patients to say their room was quiet by making sure to say out loud, "I am closing the door and turning out the lights to keep the hospital quiet at night." ...

Deferred care responses increased year to year across different income brackets, albeit to different extents: 12 points among those with an annual household income under $40,000 for a total of 34% ...

Physicians have created a survey for health care workers to assess experiences with microaggressions, sexism, racism and other forms of discrimination at work, school, in patient environments or ...

Health system pharmacists playing larger role in patient care, ASHP survey finds More than 75% of U.S. hospitals now assign pharmacists to provide direct care to most inpatients.

Story at a glance A new survey from The Commonwealth Fund found 47 percent of healthcare workers have observed discrimination or racism directed toward a patient. The survey also found that 44 pe… ...

Such data can help discover whether a hospital or health insurance plan is meeting the needs of all versus only some patients. Nguyen did not study responses of LGBTQ+ individuals or, for example ...

Racial, ethnic discrimination against patients is impacting care, healthcare workers say By Dave Muoio Feb 20, 2024 7:05am discrimination The Commonwealth Fund Workforce Health Equity ...

Dr. Meena Seshamani, director of the Center for Medicare, said that patients in the U.S. seem to be growing more satisfied with their care: "We have seen significant improvements in the HCAHPS ...

For example, the Care Transitions Domain – which asked questions about post-hospital care – is being removed. A new question on managing symptoms during recovery is being added.