Population Health
$28,400 is the estimated cost of healthcare for an American family of four. That’s enough to buy a new care every year.
As we shift to “Pay for Value”, we will strive to improve health and reduce total healthcare costs. (Link to Report)
Stress & the Social Determinants of Health
Americans are among the most stressed people in the world. According to a recent Gallup survey, 55% of adults experienced stress during “a lot of the day”. Lower income Americans tended to report more stress.
In 2016, Dr. Tom Boyce, with the UCSF Department of Pediatrics commented, “Socioeconomic status is the most powerful predictor of disease, disorder, injury and mortality we have”. (Link to Article)
Americans' Stress, Worry, and Anger Intensified in 2018
Even as the economy roared, more Americans were stressed, angry, and worried than they have been at most points during the past decade.
The percentage of Americans who “experienced stress a lot yesterday” was comparable to Iran and slightly higher than Costa Rica, Turkey, and Venezuela. [Link to article]
How Software Can Heal the Mental Health System
The US mental health system is under tremendous strain. Depression is our leading cause of disability.
Primary care physicians treat many patients with mental health issues and prescribe 80% of psychotropic drugs. [Link to article]
Expanded Care Team
Improving health and reducing total healthcare costs.