Laura M. Cascella, MA, CPHRM
Cosmetic dentistry can help patients address numerous issues with their teeth, such as alignment, color, shape, position, and more. These services can reduce patients’ insecurities about the way they look and improve their self-esteem and overall quality of life.
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Without doubt, artificial intelligence (AI) is on the cusp of revolutionizing fundamental aspects of society. The excitement and promise of AI have propelled these technologies into the global limelight and piqued the interest of leaders and stakeholders in many industries, including healthcare. As AI continues to proliferate, many healthcare organizations are looking for opportunities to incorporate AI applications in meaningful ways that will benefit patients, the workforce, the organization, and communities.
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Polypharmacy is a serious concern among adults, and especially among seniors. Although polypharmacy is preventable, it is a significant contributor to morbidity and mortality.1 Polypharmacy generally is defined as taking multiple medications or more medications than are medically necessary (including over-the-counter drugs and supplements).
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In 2023, LeadingAge (a community of more than 5,000 nonprofit aging services providers and other mission-driven organizations) found that 92 percent of its nursing home provider members and 70 percent of assisted living providers reported a significant or severe workforce shortage. Additionally, 64 percent noted no improvement in staffing shortages in the past year.1
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Distrust of vaccines has an enduring and pronounced place in U.S. history. Long before the arrival of the COVID-19 vaccines, skepticism and doubt about vaccines for other diseases thwarted inoculation efforts and led to public health concerns. The United States is not alone in this struggle; even before the pandemic, the World Health Organization listed vaccine hesitancy as one of the 10 leading threats to global health.1
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Vaccine hesitancy among parents stems from many different causes. Understanding parents' beliefs and concerns about vaccines is essential for determining how to foster open and honest dialogue while addressing their uncertainties.
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The proliferation of misinformation and the confusion about vaccines often highlight the broader issue of health literacy and patient comprehension, or in the case of pediatrics, parent comprehension of health information.
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Conducting appointments for pediatric patients who have vaccine-hesitant parents can cause stress and frustration for pediatricians and other pediatric providers. However, having a structured and practiced approach for communicating with these parents can help alleviate some of the anxiety associated with these encounters.
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