Industry News
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42 States are Healthier than SC. Diversify the Health Workforce to Fix That, Report Says
South Carolina should set in motion fundamental changes to its health care workforce and depend more on professionals with lower levels of education, a new public health report says. Read…
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Socioeconomic status affects racial differences in health literacy, diabetes self-care
Could racial discrimination in health care contribute to a higher risk in diabetes health behaviors? A study via the Center for Diabetes Translation Research at Vanderbilt University Medical Center says…
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2019 Scorecard on State Health System Performance
The 2019 Scorecard on State Health System Performance was released on June 12, 2019. South Carolina had an overall ranking of 41. South Carolina improved from baseline by 2 and…
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More employers are addressing mental health
“A new survey finds more employers are improving access to mental health care, including offering on-site counseling and online programs to address anxiety, depression, sleep and pain.” Read more
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The Big Word Holding Health Care Back: Interoperability
Interoperability, the exchange of data across systems, is essential for the functionality of modern technology. However, it has created major challenges in the health care industry. Read more
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Focus on Equity, Literacy, and Advocacy Needed to Curb Maternal Deaths among Black Women
Black women in America are three to four times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than their white counterparts. AmeriHealth Caritas addresses this and identifies a potential solution. Read…
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$21 Million Study Will Research Health Disparities in the Rural South
A new study funded by the National Institutes of Health seeks to identify what causes health disparities in the rural South. Read more
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What medical residents must know to excel in team-based care
“A successful interprofessional team can improve patient care and the health care processes at the system level.” The American Medical Association aims to educate future medical professionals for this through…
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Conway Medical Center working to alleviate physician shortage in Horry County with new residency program
The Conway Medical Center is making strides toward alleviating the physician shortage in Horry County, thanks to a $1 million grant from The Duke Endowment. Read more