Issue 24, August 11, 2022
America faces daunting and complex healthcare challenges that include and go beyond the current pandemic. In myriad ways, innovative healthcare companies are developing solutions to improve access to care, battle disease, strengthen population health, and meet the needs of underserved communities. This newsletter will offer examples of Healthcare Leadership Council members answering the call. |
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HLC Webinar: The Roads to Health Equity are Under Construction
Experts from across the healthcare industry will present strategies in place to ensure high-quality, culturally competent, equitable care. They will discuss current initiatives, policy priorities and long-term goals. Join this panel to learn more about data collection and how it affects the direction of numerous pathways under construction.
Speakers: Taj Mustapha, M.D. Chief of Equity Strategy M Health Fairview
Jeanette Schulz Director, Health Equity and Advocacy Relations Amgen Judith Kulich
Principal, Patient Health & Equity Lead ZS Associates September 14, 2022 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET
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| Innovative Technology Enables AdventHealth to Treat Parkinson's Disease Patient Remotely
At the age of 35, Carlos Paredes was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. It began with tremors in his fingers and then spread to both arms. As he put it, he struggled with simple tasks such as drinking from a cup, holding his dinner plate, or shaving himself. Years of medication brought very little improvement for his condition.
At AdventHealth, a Healthcare Leadership Council member, neurosurgeon Dr. Chandan Reddy and Dr. Mitesh Lotia, medical director of AdventHealth's movement disorder program determined that Paredes was an ideal candidate for deep brain stimulation surgery. The procedure utilizes implanted electrodes and a pacemaker-like device to help treat tremors and other Parkinson's symptoms. AdventHealth has brought an important innovation to the monitoring and health maintenance of patients like Paredes. Using a tablet, Dr. Lotia can observe his symptoms and change the stimulation in his brain during a telehealth visit, which can be performed anywhere. The results are seen immediately.
Dr. Lotia said, "Doing this virtually pretty much serves the same purpose of doing it in clinic. We can provide the same and effective care in the comfort of their home or, as in Carlos's case, their work. Paredes said, "My life has improved 90 percent because I do not have the movements anymore. I can play with my daughter. I can do my job normally. I can have a life with my family." |
Leidos Brings Quality Healthcare to Underserved Rural Communities
With more than 180 rural hospitals having closed since 2005 and hundreds more at risk of closing their doors, QTC Medical Services - a subsidiary of Leidos, a Healthcare Leadership Council member - is expanding its fleet of mobile medical clinics to serve rural communities that are losing access to local health services.
This action is also critical in providing healthcare to veterans. Nearly three million military veterans live in rural communities, more than half of whom are 65 or older, making them more susceptible to diabetes, high blood pressure, heart conditions, and other chronic issues that need medical attention. Veterans must be examined to access their VA benefits for disability and or medical services, but many are unable to travel long distances to the nearest outpatient clinic or VA hospital. The QTC mobile clinics, staffed by licensed medical providers, are equipped for a variety of exams including radiology, audiology, general medicine, vision, mental health, and more.
QTC expert Sheree Cales said, "The harder it is for a patient to access care, the less likely they are to try to obtain it. We know the veteran community is experiencing a crisis with substance abuse, mental disorders, PTSD and other chronic disease conditions that will make their health deteriorate over time, so we need to make it easier for them to get help." |
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