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Europe and other wealthy developed democracies spend about half as much on healthcare as we do in the United States. But these countries get much better outcomes than the U.S. because they spend twice as much on social care. APG President and CEO Don Crane talks with June Simmons, MSW, CEO of Partners in Care about the importance of social determinants of health. June explains how assessing patients for social determinants like nutrition, safe housing, mental health, family support, fall risks, and proper prescription medication usage all help to improve health outcomes, lower costs, and avoid unnecessary hospitalizations.
In this episode we are joined by June Simmons, President & CEO with Partners in Care Foundation and Ray Woosley, Founding President of the Arizona Center for Education and Research on Therapeutics. They discuss the critical role of community healthcare workers in the HomeMeds program and share stories about the incredible impact this program has had on members. Key discussion points in this episode include: The SDoH impact on Medicare populations Examples of how medications relate to SDoH How community healthcare workers address SDoH barriers and drive positive health outcomes To connect with June: https://www.linkedin.com/in/w-june-simmons-489629/ To connect with Ray: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raymond-l-woosley-md-phd-33b1b89/
Tuesday, December 19th, 2017 our featured guest is June Simmons, President, Partners in Care Foundation, who's mission statement notes: 'Changing health care systems, changing communities, changing lives.' More about June (full bio here): 'Ms. Simmons is nationally recognized for her leadership in the administration of health care organizations. Since founding Partners in Care in 1997, June Simmons, MSW, has led the organization’s pioneering role in developing and scaling evidence-based care models, leading to innovative and effective interventions for the management of chronic conditions, the challenges of aging, and better coordinated care to improve health care outcomes. Throughout her distinguished career, she has been instrumental in envisioning, creating, funding, and operating, forward-looking health and social services research, and programs that meet the mutual needs of patient populations, providers, and health care delivery networks. These initiatives are designed to encourage implementation of cost-effective, patient-friendly integration of care across settings, from primary care and hospital to home and community.' Join us for an informative exchange!
Tuesday, December 19th, 2017 our featured guest is June Simmons, President,Partners in Care Foundation, who's mission statement notes: 'Changing health care systems, changing communities, changing lives.' More about June (full bio here): 'Ms. Simmons is nationally recognized for her leadership in the administration of health care organizations. Since founding Partners in Care in 1997, June Simmons, MSW, has led the organization’s pioneering role in developing and scaling evidence-based care models, leading to innovative and effective interventions for the management of chronic conditions, the challenges of aging, and better coordinated care to improve health care outcomes. Throughout her distinguished career, she has been instrumental in envisioning, creating, funding, and operating, forward-looking health and social services research, and programs that meet the mutual needs of patient populations, providers, and health care delivery networks. These initiatives are designed to encourage implementation of cost-effective, patient-friendly integration of care across settings, from primary care and hospital to home and community.' Join us for an informative exchange!
Leaders from Partners in Care, a leading community based organization based in Southern California, share about some of the great work they are completing in multiple counties in Southern California. June Simmons, CEO, and Karol Matson, Registered Dietician, touch on care transitions work including the diabetes self-management program that PIC is spearheading throughout the communities they serve.