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Trickle-Down Economics and Underrepresentation: The (Partial) Design of “Underserved” Communities
Start READING: Trickle-Down Economics and Underrepresentation: The (Partial) Design of “Underserved” CommunitiesAs the year comes to a close, many of us focus our end-of-year giving on supporting those in need. This week, we consider the reality that “those in need” are such by our design and explore how economic and voting rights policies created the construct of “underserved” communities.
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NDEW2021: Putting ADCES7 into Practice
Start READING: NDEW2021: Putting ADCES7 into PracticeNational Diabetes Education Week focuses on self-care behaviors for diabetes. Natalie Elleson from ADCES emphasizes the significance of comprehending these behaviors in the context of diabetes prevention and treatment.
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A Relentless Mindset at Work
Start READING: A Relentless Mindset at WorkGlobal Entrepreneurship Week supports and empowers entrepreneurs, including those facing scaling and business-building challenges. Lisa Leath, HR expert and entrepreneur, highlights the importance of recruiting and retaining talent for successful entrepreneurship.
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Understanding the Assignment: Why “Cause Work Is Hard” Isn’t An Excuse
Start READING: Understanding the Assignment: Why “Cause Work Is Hard” Isn’t An ExcuseImplementation of ONC and CMS CURES Act Final Rules raises questions and operational headaches, including the potential for increased administrative burden on providers as change is implemented. But that doesn’t mean that these aren’t important and needed changes. This week Atrómitos Principal Tina Simpson evaluates a recent JAMA study evaluating patients’ immediate access to test…
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Mapping Our Path to Digital Equity: Lessons from The Phantom Tollbooth
Start READING: Mapping Our Path to Digital Equity: Lessons from The Phantom TollboothThe COVID-19 public health emergency brought the journey to close the Digital Divide to the forefront for many (though some of us have been on this adventure for a while). Looking at both North Carolina and the federal government as examples, we map out what steps need to be taken to succeed in this “impossible”…
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The Intersection of Quality & Value-Based Care
Start READING: The Intersection of Quality & Value-Based CareHealthcare Quality Week highlights the importance of quality in the healthcare delivery system. Guest Author Lavondia Alexander with Evolve Health Strategists breaks down the basics of why quality is important, how it impacts payment models, and how you can begin improving your quality game.
