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CDC: 1 in 5 adolescents and 1 in 4 young adults now living with prediabetes
A new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study published today in JAMA Pediatrics reveals that nearly one in five adolescents aged 12-18 years, and one in four young adults aged 19-34 years, are living with prediabetes, a health condition in which blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes. The condition increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, chronic kidney disease, heart disease and stroke.
American Hospital Association’s Institute for Diversity and Health Equity and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois’ Health Equity Grant Program
WASHINGTON (December 16, 2019) – The American Hospital Association’s Institute for Diversity and Health Equity (IFDHE) and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) today ann
Banner | Aetna Aligns Incentives to Drive Innovation
Banner Health and Aetna formed a provider-partnered value-based care health plan in 2016 to drive innovation, improve outcomes, reduce costs and enhance patient experience. Results from the partnership show improvement in all areas of the value equation.
Health Equity Grant Program Overview
The American Hospital Association’s (AHA) Institute for Diversity and Health Equity (IFDHE) and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) are committed to eliminating health care disparities by ensuring individuals in every community receive high-quality, equitable and safe care. As a part of this commitment, IFDHE and BCBSIL are co-sponsoring a grant to extend financial support for one year to 13 AHA member hospitals that are part of the BCBSIL provider networks.
Obtenga respuestas sobre vacunas
AHA ayuda a pacientes y personas a entender importantes asuntos de salud, atender sus preocupaciones y contester preguntas sobre COVID-19.
AHA releases podcast on hospital-at-home model
New Mexico-based Presbyterian Health System offers a wide range of health services, such as diabetic care, that can be provided in the patient’s home. Its innovative hospital-at-home model is improving outcomes and the patient experience while reducing costs.
Health Equity Grant News
News coverage on health disparity and initiatives to improve health equity in the U.S.
Commercial Insurer Policies That Can Compromise Patient Safety and Raise Costs Must End
Hospitals and health systems recognize the importance of commercial health insurance, which millions of Americans rely on to receive coverage. Unfortunately, some commercial insurer policies may hurt patients, contribute to clinician burnout and drive up the cost of care.