The partnership leverages HASC’s robust network of member hospitals in Southern California and West Health’s commitment to driving excellence in healthcare for older adults. SAN DIEGO — Feb. 1, 2023…
SAN DIEGO—Jan. 25, 2023—The COVID-19 pandemic put extraordinary strain on the U.S. healthcare system, but it also accelerated the adoption of telehealth—especially among older adults, who were the least likely…
By Amy Novotney January 20, 2023 Despite the growing telehealth use, especially during the pandemic, many doctors, nurses and other healthcare providers remain reluctant to use it when dealing with…
New three-year partnership aligns teams across Sharp HealthCare’s largest hospital to develop, codify and share best practices for coordinated care, helping older adults maintain function, dignity and independence. SAN DIEGO…
…residents through telehealth. In a national survey of 7,000 doctors, nurses and other healthcare providers by West Health Institute researchers in San Diego, only 14% of respondents reported using telehealth to…
SAN DIEGO, Dec. 15, 2022—A sweeping national survey of doctors, nurses and other healthcare providers reveals that nearly 60 percent believe it’s “dangerous” to provide telehealth to older adults due to…
…Person-Centered Older patients should remain the center of decision-making related to their healthcare, including their goals, care preferences, and wishes regarding caregiver and family involvement. To allow patients to make…
…source of stress. These latest findings are based on a new analysis of the West Health-Gallup Healthcare Affordability Index and the Healthcare Value Index, which are periodically updated and drawn…
…Healthcare, 10.3% with Aetna and 7.1% with Cigna. It should be no surprise to anyone that these companies regularly report annual profits in the millions or even billions. And yet…
…situation, Mr. Duffy said. For every dollar spent on healthcare benefits, 61 cents of productivity is lost to illness and injury, according to a study from the Integrated Benefits Institute….