MedCity News November 6, 2024
By focusing on integrating care teams, expanding community programs, and addressing SDoH through policy reform, we can create a healthcare system that serves all patients — especially those most in need.
As a pharmacist and Tennessee state senator, I’ve seen firsthand how healthcare quality — or the lack of it — impacts lives. It’s easy to assume that America has one of the best healthcare systems, but for many, especially here in Tennessee, that’s far from reality.
Tennessee is struggling. We rank near the bottom in almost every major health metric. Chronic conditions like heart disease, cancer, and diabetes are alarmingly high. Infant mortality rates are heartbreaking. Life expectancy? More than three years below the national average. And...
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