Only 20% of patients who experience a fracture caused by osteoporosis are assessed and or treated for the underlying cause for that fracture. Due to the fact that there is a 5x higher risk of another fracture within 12 months following a fracture, it is imperative that we find a way to close this care gap to improve the health outcomes for this patient population.
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This session will summarize lessons from research involving over 9,000 consumers about how health systems, payers, community organizations, and clinicians can introduce serious illness care using a messaging approach grounded in empirical research and a population health approach.
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This session will feature experts with experience in implementing lay healthworkers as members of cancer care teams. We will explore the lessons learned from this project, identify opportunities for positive disruption and examine the policy considerations relevant to this effort.
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Join this session to explore how small faith communities with minimal financial resources can support members navigating grief.
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The COVID-19 pandemic and our country’s awakening around systemic injustices illustrate the need for more community care models. Learn about the latest models and the policy changes affecting them.
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Learn about an innovative communication skills-building initiative that helps patients, caregivers and providers have meaningful goals-of-care conversations.
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Join this session to learn about the innovative strategies used to convene faith leaders in Buffalo and Detroit in order to provide vital support for caregivers.
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Learn about current serious illness policy innovations on the state level and cutting-edge approaches to service of everyone with serious illness during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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During this session, experts will share findings from a pilot project that aims to foster health equity by building relationships with community health workers.
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This session will present recent research findings on disrespectful, inadequate, and abusive care experienced by LGBTQ patients and families while receiving hospice and palliative services; and personal reflections on family care received near the end of life.
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