Episode S06E10: Improving community health center sustainability with health IT

Staffing shortages and rising operational costs are daunting challenges for community health centers, which are vital for serving underserved populations. How can the right technology investments help community health centers overcome these obstacles?

Featuring: Abby Sears, president and CEO of OCHIN

Jeff Lowrance, CEO of OSIS

In today’s episode, we’ll cover…

• The top operational challenges community health centers face
• How health IT innovation can transform healthcare delivery in underserved communities
• The value of collaboration for tackling workforce shortages

and more!

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References:

• Finances stymie patient data sharing, interoperability at FQHCs
• Community health center access up by 1 million patients
• Community Health Centers’ Progress and Challenges in Meeting Patients’ Essential Primary Care Needs

Episode S06E09: Breaking down GLP-1 patient engagement strategies, challenges

As many patients decide whether to take glucagon-like peptide 1 agonists (or GLP-1s), providers face various new patient engagement challenges. What patient engagement strategies can providers pursue to achieve shared decision-making, even when their patients decide to take GLP-1 compounds? In this episode, we hear one local dietitian share her experience guiding patients through the decision to take GLP-1s and we'll also touch base with one of our senior staff members to get a more comprehensive perspective on patient engagement trends in this area.

Featuring: Kate, a local dietitian in the Boston area

Sara Heath, executive editor at Xtelligent Healthcare

In this episode, we'll cover

• One dietitian’s experience with patient engagement on the topic of GLP-1s and weight loss
• The need for robust care management in GLP-1 usage
• How to respond when patients want to take/are taking a GLP-1 compound

and more!

References

• Patient education tips for GLP-1, weight loss drug treatment
• Is care management missing from the GLP-1 drug discourse?

To learn more about patient engagement, check out our Patient Engagement site.

To learn more about GLP-1s, visit our Pharma Life Sciences site.

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Episode S06E08: Exploring gaps in GLP-1 research, care, and coverage

GLP-1 drugs, like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound, have gained attention for their significant health impacts and anti-obesity effects. However, there continues to be a lot of unknowns surrounding these medications, their long-term impacts, and access.

Featuring: Dr. Lydia Alexander, an obesity medicine specialist, lifestyle specialist, president of the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA), Chief Medical Officer at Enara, and a medical chef.

In today’s episode, we’ll cover

• The significant progress made in GLP-1 research, care delivery, and insurance coverage
• Filling research gaps in GLP-1 care through longitudinal studies examining long-term medication effects and potential adverse reactions
• Tips for providers managing patients on GLP-1 medications and patient-focused approaches to obesity management

And more!

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Resources:

• Are compounded “DIY” peptides the answer to the GLP-1 shortage?
• Exploring FDA-approved GLP-1 receptor agonists
• Addressing muscle loss associated with GLP-1 medication use

Episode S06E07: Understanding new NY hospital cybersecurity regulations

General hospitals in New York State are subject to new cybersecurity regulations. What do these regulations entail, and what inspired them? How can hospitals in other states prepare for similar cybersecurity requirements?

Featuring: Jill McKeon, associate editor, Healthtech Security, Xtelligent Healthcare

Kelsey Waddill, managing editor & multimedia manager at Xtelligent Healthcare

In this episode, we’ll cover

• The provisions of New York State's hospital cybersecurity regulations
• Why these regulations could be a sign of what's to come for the sector
• Cybersecurity best practices to prepare for future state or federal requirements

and more!

References

• Understanding the nuances of the healthcare cybersecurity regulatory landscape
• Top free resources for improving healthcare cybersecurity
• Proposed bill calls for minimum healthcare cyber standards

To learn more about healthcare cybersecurity, check out our Healthtech Security site.

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