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healthcare1 year ago•7 min saved

"Cleveland Clinic: #2 Among World's Best Hospitals 2024"

The World's Best Hospitals 2024 ranking lists the top hospitals in 30 countries, determined by a global board of medical experts using a methodology that includes peer recommendations, patient satisfaction, hospital quality metrics, and PROMs implementation. The ranking, conducted by Statista in partnership with the International Consortium for Health Outcomes Measurement, aims to recognize general hospitals based on publicly available data and expert recommendations. The top global hospitals were determined by the number of international recommendations received in the survey and their national rank, with the U.S. having the most hospitals awarded. The ranking is a reflection of the last calendar year and should be considered alongside other available information about hospitals.

via Newsweek|

#healthcare #hospitals #medical-experts

healthcare2 years ago•2 min saved

Putting Patients First: The Importance of Listening to Their Experiences in Healthcare

A study led by the University of Cambridge and King's College London found that patients' experiences and self-assessments are often undervalued by clinicians when making diagnostic decisions. The research highlighted biases related to ethnicity and gender, with women more likely to be told their symptoms were psychosomatic. The study called for a shift away from the "doctor knows best attitude" and emphasized the importance of listening to and valuing patients' insights. While some clinicians highly valued patient opinions, fewer than 4% ranked patients' self-assessments as important evidence. The inclusion of patient insights could lead to improved diagnostic accuracy, fewer misdiagnoses, and greater patient satisfaction.

via The Guardian|

#clinicians #diagnostic-decisions #disease

healthcare2 years ago•4 min saved

Navigating the Challenges of Value-Based Payments in Primary Care

The shift towards value-based payments in primary care has led to longer wait times for urgent or time-sensitive appointments. Factors contributing to this issue include a shortage of primary care physicians, who are either leaving the field or opting for concierge medicine, and a lack of medical school graduates choosing primary care due to financial considerations and lower career satisfaction. Value-based payments prioritize population-based metrics and preventive care, leaving limited access for acute problems. Patients are increasingly turning to urgent care centers or emergency rooms when they can't see their primary care doctor on short notice. To address this issue, there is a need for a smaller patient load per clinician, increased use of advance practice providers, and better alignment of value-based incentives with patient needs.

via STAT|

#access-to-care #healthcare #patient-satisfaction

healthcare2 years ago•6 min saved

"Revolutionary Clinic Combats Doctor Burnout and Transforms Healthcare"

Birchwood Family Medicine in Wisconsin is operating on a direct primary care model, offering affordable healthcare and addressing the growing shortage of primary care physicians. Patients pay a monthly membership fee of $80, which includes unlimited clinic visits, 24/7 access to the doctor, and significantly discounted lab tests and imaging. The clinic provides more personalized care and longer appointment times, leading to increased patient satisfaction. However, the rise of small clinics like Birchwood adds stress to an already stretched healthcare system, which is facing retirements of Baby Boom generation physicians and a decline in medical graduates opting for primary care. Attempts to raise primary care reimbursement have been challenging due to rising healthcare costs.

via PBS NewsHour|

#affordable-healthcare #direct-primary-care #healthcare