Health Policy Journal Club , Health Policy , Social EM , Administration & Operations , Health Care Administration

Health Policy Journal Club: Nonprofit Hospitals - Profitable or Not?

4/6/2022 Kyle Stucker, MD , Vidya Eswaran, MD

Nonprofit hospitals netted $24.6 billion in tax exemptions in 2011; by 2017, these hospitals had accumulated higher net income than for-profit institutions. Their charity care, however, has not kept p

Health Policy Journal Club , Health Policy , Social EM , Administration & Operations , Health Care Administration , Career Planning , COVID-19

Health Policy Journal Club: The Doctor Will See You Now (Virtually)

3/6/2022 Caroline Bradford , Vidya Eswaran, MD

With patients and physicians becoming more familiar and dependent on the option of telehealth, it seems likely it will be here to stay in some form, even after the pandemic.

Pediatric EM , Social EM

Navigating Suspected Child Abuse

2/12/2022 Luke Hartman, MD , Shahfar Khan, MD, FAAP , Norrell Atkinson, MD, FAAP , Ife Changa Ford, MSW, LSW

The process of filing a child abuse report in the emergency department can be daunting. With this article, we hope to provide a simple framework for the evaluation of suspected abuse and the role of s

Social EM , COVID-19

Office of Minority Health Announces 2022 Focus

2/12/2022

Every April, the HHS Office of Minority Health (OMH) observes National Minority Health Month to highlight the importance of improving the health of racial and ethnic minorities and reducing health dis

Health Policy Journal Club , Health Policy , Social EM

Health Policy Journal Club: Rural Care on Par?

2/6/2022 Fathima Haseefa , Vidya Eswaran, MD

There is a need for health policy initiatives to optimize the interfacility transfer system and access to primary care and specialists.

Social EM

Earning Patients' Trust by Respecting Pronouns

12/12/2021 Susan Mari

There has never been a more critical time for the healthcare community to stand up for our trans and nonbinary patients. Using a person's chosen name and pronouns isn't difficult. It isn't radical. It

Social EM

Human Trafficking: Raising Awareness in 2022

12/12/2021

Healthcare providers may come into contact with victims of human trafficking and have a unique opportunity to connect them with much-needed support and services.

Social EM , Diversity and Inclusion , Administration & Operations , Health Care Administration

The Intersection of Administration and Health Equity Panel: A Reflection

12/12/2021 Christina Brown , Joe Gannett, MD , Tehreem Rehman, MD, MPH , Nicholas Stark, MD, MBA

Emergency physicians treat everyone, regardless of social position, race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual identity, or abilities. However, are we treating everyone equally?

Health Policy Journal Club , Health Policy , Advocacy , Health Care Administration , Social EM

Health Policy Journal Club: Collaboration Is Key

10/6/2021 Diana Halloran, MD , Vidya Eswaran, MD

When doctors collaborate with social workers, patients and health systems alike reap the benefits, according to analysis by the Health Policy Journal Club.

Health Policy Journal Club , Health Policy , Advocacy , Health Care Administration , Social EM

Health Policy Journal Club: Cheaper Isn't Always Better

9/6/2021 Michael J. Rushton Jr., DO , Vidya Eswaran, MD

Urgent care centers fill a need in the U.S. healthcare system, providing access to care. But as the Health Policy Journal Club explains, this step in the right direction must be supported by appropria

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Health Policy Journal Club: Nonprofit Hospitals - Profitable or Not?

Health Policy Journal Club: The Doctor Will See You Now (Virtually)

Navigating Suspected Child Abuse

Office of Minority Health Announces 2022 Focus

Health Policy Journal Club: Rural Care on Par?

Earning Patients' Trust by Respecting Pronouns

Human Trafficking: Raising Awareness in 2022

The Intersection of Administration and Health Equity Panel: A Reflection

Health Policy Journal Club: Collaboration Is Key

Health Policy Journal Club: Cheaper Isn't Always Better

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