A Diabetes workshop transformed Loretta Fleming’s life and inspired her to help others live better with the disease.
Articles by: Luci de Haan
Using Mobile Apps to Improve Patient Engagement
Meaningful patient engagement has become a critical component of care as our healthcare system moves from a volume-based, fee-for-service model to a value-based, capitation model. Last year, half of smartphone or tablet users nationally had a health and wellness app, according to the federal government’s Office of the National Coordinator […]
Developing Care Models for Patients Living with Trauma
People who are high utilizers of healthcare services account for a small percentage of the patient population. They often have significant physical, behavioral and social needs and find it challenging to navigate our complex healthcare system. It is not uncommon for patients to have experienced deep trauma including various forms […]
We’re Creating a Healthier Bronx
Who we are A transformation is taking place in how we care for people in our state and Bronx Partners for Healthy Communities (BPHC) is proud to be leading the way. Through funding by the NYS Medicaid transformation demonstration, DSRIP, we lead one of 25 Performing Provider Systems (PPSs) across […]
Training Physicians on the Social Determinants of Health
Dr. Anika Clarke, pediatric attending physician, learned of a parent whose lawyer informed her that she couldn’t visit a food pantry because of her immigrant status. But Dr. Clarke and her residents knew otherwise. “Two months ago, we would have said, ‘If your lawyer said you can’t do that, you […]