Population/Community Health
A recent study questioned how nonprofit hospitals communicate with patients who are eligible for charity care and what they charge for the care provided. The only conclusion that can be drawn with certainty is that the researchers don’t understand how the relevant section of the law, Sec.501(r), is…
Dr. Farley explains how messages in the mass media can improve population health, showing evidence of both effectiveness and cost-effectiveness.
America’s hospitals honor the service of our nation’s veterans and work to provide high-quality care for those who have served in the armed forces. Working closely with our partners in the Veterans Administration (VA) health system, hospitals strive to address any unique needs veterans may…
This case study presents the story of CareSouth Carolina and the Northeastern Rural Health Network, a group of organizations that made the mental health of residents of Chesterfield and Marlboro County a priority, and have maximized the potential for primary care- behavioral health integration in…
The Alliance for a Healthier South Carolina is an unprecedented volunteer collaboration of more than 50 diverse organizations across the state, whose senior leaders are working together on coordinating action to achieve healthier bodies, minds and communities for ALL—while reducing the future cost…
Hospital leaders struggle to provide effective care coordination to vulnerable populations.
The Road to Better Health Spartanburg has proven that working collectively and in partnership with the community is more effective than working in silos when addressing community health challenges. This collaborative, established in 2008, and co-championed by the local hospital, places a strong…
In 2006 the Board of Trustees of Greenville Health System (GHS) committed to develop a workforce that was reflective in both composition and culture of the racial and ethnic makeup of the communities and patients it served, and to assure cultural competence in patient care. Consequently, they…