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How are health disparities, health equity linked? Health disparity and health equity or inequity are used interchangeably because it is challenging to speak of one without the other.
How are health disparities, health equity linked? Health disparity and health equity or inequity are used interchangeably because it is challenging to speak of one without the other.
Around one fourth of the United States population does not have adequate health literacy.
Health literacy is defined as the ability to obtain, read, understand, and apply healthcare
information
Federal/state grants are not the only gateways to funding. There are close to 750 “community foundations” nationwide which are public charities dedicated to improving the lives of people in a defined local geographic area.
Significant improvement in glycemic control among participants demonstrates the substantial impact that pharmacies partnered with charitable medication distributors such as the Dispensary of Hope can have on individuals with insulin-treated T2D
A Fireside Chat with AAM Chair, Christine Baeder and Mark Cuban, Entrepreneur and Cost Plus founder
Once the continuous enrollment ends, it is estimated between 5 -14 million individuals will be affected
There are multiple factors that will impact an individual patient’s choice on how to go about getting their prescription medication. It can be overwhelming to navigate this complex issue.
‘Unbelievably good price’: KC-area pharmacy dispenses bargain medicine — and hope Go to article
Just as banks have helped seniors bridge the digital divide and leverage online banking to better manage their money, healthcare organizations need to help older adults leverage digital technology to better manage their health.
Charitable Pharmacies of America organization member receives Health Equity grant
APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN! – Letters of Intent due 9/15/23
How a ‘weighted lottery’ helped underserved patients get a scarce Covid drug
Uninsured adults and those in worse health continue to report higher rates of not getting care due to costs
Patients taking opioid dosages at or above 50 MME/day are twice as likely to overdose compared to those taking 20 MME/day, and the risk further increases as the MME/day increases.
We estimate that if the PHE expires in April 2023, 18.0 million people will lose Medicaid coverage in the following…
The Outcomes of Implementing and Integrating Comprehensive Medication Management in Team-Based Care: A Review of the Evidence on Quality, Access and Costs, December 2023