The short story and long journey: COVID-19 “Long Haulers”
SARS-COVID-19 of 2020 has been the modern-day death angel. The unofficial death toll is 6.9 million people worldwide which is twice the official number. Politics aside, that is the short
The Importance of the Social Determinants of Health
“Clinical care [the application of medical and behavioral health] currently accounts for only 20 percent of health outcomes,” the issue brief noted. “To improve care and population health outcomes, healthcare
Protecting Black Mothers & Their Babies Part 2: Possible ATMs – It’s Not What You Think
This article is the second of two parts discussing the terrible outcomes of pregnant African American women and their babies. I begin by, again, summarizing the problems. However, it is
Protecting Black Mothers and Babies
In the year 2021, it is tragic that a title such as “Protecting Black mothers and babies,” must be written about. It has been 158 years since the official end
Value-Based Care: What is it? Do I need it?
Historical Context The American healthcare model, and the US in general, is going through considerable changes as an industry and country, trying to find ways to simultaneously lower cost, deliver
Understanding Telemedicine: what is it, how does it work, and what are the pros and cons?
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the new buzz is about Telemedicine…or is it Telehealth? It doesn’t matter, but everyone is using it and talking about it. STOP. Wait.
How to Prepare for Your Home-based Primary Care Visit
Home-based Primary Care: what is it and how does it work? Home-based Primary Care is not new, but it is back to the future. It is a home visit by
