Topic: Health Equity & Access

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Redesigning Healthcare: A Bold, Patient-Centered Approach to Address Availability, Affordability, and Accessibility

By focusing on continuity, quality, and patient needs, healthcare organizations can not only improve outcomes but also promote equity and long-term sustainability for everyone involved.
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Moving Z Codes to the Front of the List

When the first Z Codes were released to begin collecting some of this important data, priority was low, especially without reimbursement tied to the codes
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ICD-10 Codes for Outcomes Influenced by Climate Change?

According to WHO "Between 2030 and 2050, climate change is expected to cause approximately 250,000 additional deaths per year.
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Improving Health Outcomes: Impacting SDOH Through Z Codes

As the AMA continues to release new Z Codes related to SDOH, there’s more incentive for reimbursement to collect this type of information