Israel is one of the smallest countries in the world, but it has delivered some of the biggest results in healthcare. It has a 90% patient satisfaction rate, top-tier rankings by international health measures, one of the lowest costs-per-patient in the world, a world-class community and primary care system, and Israel has become a leading developer and exporter of life-saving … [Read more...] about How Israel Delivers Healthcare Value
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Person-Centered Care Model
Long-term care is vitally important in our region: More than eight million older adults are not able to independently carry out at least one basic activity of daily living, such as bathing and feeding themselves, or getting out of bed. So how can we provide them with personalized, quality service? Last Tuesday, April 21, Mayte Sancho, psychologist, gerontologist, and expert in … [Read more...] about Person-Centered Care Model
Attention! We Are Looking for Women Leaders in Digital Health
Jennifer became alarmed when the application that monitored her pregnancy showed abnormal results. What was the problem? The software was based on parameters of a 45-year old white male. It is clear that we need more women to participate in digital health and more visibility for those who participate in the sector. On the Day of Women and Girls in Science, we invite you to … [Read more...] about Attention! We Are Looking for Women Leaders in Digital Health
Task Shifting and Technology are Game Changers in Facing Mental Health Challenges
Mental health disorders are common and disabling throughout the world. Rich and poor countries experience the devastating consequences of these disorders, representing approximately 20% of the global burden of diseases in Latin America and the Caribbean, with mental health disorders representing only 0.4% of all public healthcare funding globally. Besides, there are massive … [Read more...] about Task Shifting and Technology are Game Changers in Facing Mental Health Challenges
Toward the Future of Healthcare Workers: upcoming trends and challenges
Countries in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) face major challenges in meeting the demand for available personnel with the medical skills needed to care for the population. In this context, what is possible and what is desirable for future healthcare workers? And how do we prepare to shape the skills and functions required for the coming decades? The Inter-American … [Read more...] about Toward the Future of Healthcare Workers: upcoming trends and challenges