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A new AHRQ issue brief addresses urgent challenges encountered in U.S. rural healthcare to achieve diagnostic excellence, with a focus on enhancing surgical and specialty care, bolstering care coordination and screening patients for social determinants of health. The brief highlights the substantial impact of diagnostic errors in rural healthcare settings, emphasizes disparities in access to high-quality diagnostic care and underscores the importance of community engagement, regionalization and collaboration among interested parties. Access the new issue brief now. #HealthEquity https://bit.ly/40v5fxo

A new AHRQ issue brief addresses urgent challenges encountered in U.S. rural healthcare to achieve diagnostic excellence, with a focus on enhancing surgical and specialty care, bolstering care coordination and screening patients for social determinants of health. The brief highlights the substantial impact of diagnostic errors in rural healthcare settings, emphasizes disparities in access to high-quality diagnostic care and underscores the importance of community engagement, regionalization and collaboration among interested parties. Access the new issue brief now. #HealthEquity https://bit.ly/40v5fxo

A new AHRQ issue brief addresses urgent challenges encountered in U.S. rural healthcare to achieve diagnostic excellence, with a focus on enhancing surgical and specialty care, bolstering care coordination and screening patients for social determinants of health. The brief highlights the substantial impact of diagnostic errors in rural healthcare settings, emphasizes disparities in access to high-quality diagnostic care and underscores the importance of community engagement, regionalization and collaboration among interested parties. Access the new issue brief now. #HealthEquity https://bit.ly/40v5fxo

?? A Call to Action for Diagnostic Excellence in Rural Healthcare ?? Rural communities make up nearly 20% of the U.S. population, yet they face unique healthcare challenges that affect diagnosis accuracy, patient safety, and access to specialty care. The recent issue brief by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) underscores critical gaps in diagnostic access and quality that impact health outcomes for rural Americans. Addressing these challenges requires innovative, community-focused solutions – and Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH) and Community Paramedicine (CP) models are primed to help. At OFFOR Health’s IHCare+, we’re dedicated to bringing essential healthcare to underserved and rural communities, aligning closely with AHRQ’s priorities for diagnostic improvement. Here’s how MIH/CP can make a difference: ? Increasing Access to Specialty and Diagnostic Care: IHCare+ helps reduce travel time and improve diagnostic timelines by bringing high-quality, integrated care directly to patients where they live. Our team connects rural residents with specialized care and diagnostic services that might otherwise be out of reach. ? Strengthening Care Coordination: Care in rural settings often requires seamless coordination across multiple providers. IHCare+ functions as a bridge, aligning primary care, specialty care, and emergency services to reduce delays, improve diagnostic accuracy, and ensure comprehensive patient support. ? Addressing Social Determinants of Health (SDOH): Factors like transportation, financial limitations, and health literacy impact diagnostic outcomes. By embedding SDOH screening and support into our services, IHCare+ can address non-clinical barriers that may delay diagnoses or prevent patients from following up on care. ? Leveraging Telehealth and Mobile Health Solutions: Telehealth has proven its value in enhancing rural health outcomes, but gaps remain. Through IHCare+, we integrate telehealth and mobile health technology with on-the-ground support from our paramedics, creating a hybrid approach that addresses technology access barriers and brings real-time care to those in need. By championing MIH/CP and the IHCare+ service line, we’re advancing diagnostic excellence and making strides toward equitable healthcare access for rural communities. Thank you, AHRQ, for highlighting these essential needs – it’s time to act and make high-quality, safe, and accessible care a reality for all. #HealthcareInnovation #RuralHealth #DiagnosticExcellence #CommunityParamedicine #MobileIntegratedHealthcare #HealthcareAccess #SDOH #IHCarePlus #OFFORHealth #AHRQ

A new AHRQ issue brief addresses urgent challenges encountered in U.S. rural healthcare to achieve diagnostic excellence, with a focus on enhancing surgical and specialty care, bolstering care coordination and screening patients for social determinants of health. The brief highlights the substantial impact of diagnostic errors in rural healthcare settings, emphasizes disparities in access to high-quality diagnostic care and underscores the importance of community engagement, regionalization and collaboration among interested parties. Access the new issue brief now. #HealthEquity https://bit.ly/40v5fxo

A new AHRQ issue brief addresses urgent challenges encountered in U.S. rural healthcare to achieve diagnostic excellence, with a focus on enhancing surgical and specialty care, bolstering care coordination and screening patients for social determinants of health. The brief highlights the substantial impact of diagnostic errors in rural healthcare settings, emphasizes disparities in access to high-quality diagnostic care and underscores the importance of community engagement, regionalization and collaboration among interested parties. Access the new issue brief now. #HealthEquity https://bit.ly/40v5fxo

Rural healthcare is such an important topic as we hear about rural hospitals closing. Take some time to review this brief. It highlights the impact of diagnostic errors in rural healthcare settings, emphasizes disparities in access to high-quality diagnostic care and underscores the importance of community engagement, regionalization and collaboration among interested parties. #healthequity #patientsafety

A new AHRQ issue brief addresses urgent challenges encountered in U.S. rural healthcare to achieve diagnostic excellence, with a focus on enhancing surgical and specialty care, bolstering care coordination and screening patients for social determinants of health. The brief highlights the substantial impact of diagnostic errors in rural healthcare settings, emphasizes disparities in access to high-quality diagnostic care and underscores the importance of community engagement, regionalization and collaboration among interested parties. Access the new issue brief now. #HealthEquity https://bit.ly/40v5fxo

A new AHRQ issue brief addresses urgent challenges encountered in U.S. rural healthcare to achieve diagnostic excellence, with a focus on enhancing surgical and specialty care, bolstering care coordination and screening patients for social determinants of health. The brief highlights the substantial impact of diagnostic errors in rural healthcare settings, emphasizes disparities in access to high-quality diagnostic care and underscores the importance of community engagement, regionalization and collaboration among interested parties. Access the new issue brief now. #HealthEquity https://bit.ly/40v5fxo

A new AHRQ issue brief addresses urgent challenges encountered in U.S. rural healthcare to achieve diagnostic excellence, with a focus on enhancing surgical and specialty care, bolstering care coordination and screening patients for social determinants of health. The brief highlights the substantial impact of diagnostic errors in rural healthcare settings, emphasizes disparities in access to high-quality diagnostic care and underscores the importance of community engagement, regionalization and collaboration among interested parties. Access the new issue brief now. #HealthEquity https://bit.ly/40v5fxo