Resources
The Journey from Vaccine Hesitancy to Acceptance as a Practicing Physician
According to an article in Forbes, the unvaccinated include nearly 1 in 3 workers at the nation’s 50 largest hospitals. Reasons cited include uncertainty over safety, preference for physiological immunity, distrust of government and health organizations, and autonomy/personal freedom. Monthly survey data gathered through Facebook suggests that vaccine hesitancy ranges from 9% among pharmacists to […]
Throwback Thursday: What is a QIN-QIO?
Alliant Health Solutions is a QIN-QIO and Alliant Quality is the quality improvement services group of Alliant Health Solutions (AHS), but what does that mean? Tune in as the executive director of Alliant Quality, Linda Kluge, RD, LD, CPHQ, shares what makes Alliant different and how QIN-QIO's are impacting the health industry.
Throwback Thursday: The Importance of Managing Physical Health and Mental Well-Being
People are impacted by both their physical and mental health; depression and anxiety can increase the risk of developing heart disease; heart disease can increase the risk of developing depression and anxiety, and each may lead to a worse outcome for the other. A survey conducted by Indeed.com revealed that nearly 70% of workers believe […]
How Alliant’s Work with Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM)’s National COVID-19 Resiliency Network (NCRN) is Addressing the Impact of COVID-19 on Priority Populations
Alliant Health Solutions has partnered with Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) on a national initiative to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on minorities, people living in rural areas, migrant workers, refugees and immigrants. This collaboration consists of organizations and individuals from all over the country who are working together to provide community-driven responses, recovery, and […]
ESRD Support: The Benefits of Peer Mentorship
When a person is diagnosed with kidney disease, it can be a challenging time. It is normal for them to experience sadness due to the several life-changes they will encounter as kidney patients. A peer mentor empowers fellow patients to move forward with their lives after being diagnosed with end stage renal disease (ESRD). Peer […]
The Benefits of Transitional Care Units (TCU) at Dialysis Facilities
Transitional Care Units (TCUs) are designed to provide personalized education to patients with kidney failure. Whether those patients are new to dialysis, transitioning between in-center and home dialysis or returning to dialysis after transplantation, there are benefits to both patients and facilities from having a TCU program. The Advancing American Kidney Health organization has an […]
A Physician Roundtable Conversation – Part 2: Physician Wellness and Resilience Advice for Peers
Tune in to the conclusion of this dynamic episode hosted by Dr. Susana Alfonso as she discusses physician wellness and resilience with Alliant team members and physicians: Dr. Joseangel Bedoya, Medical Director – Case Review Dr. Dianne Bennett-Johnson, Medical Director Medical Management Services Dr. Kimberly Rask – Chief Data Officer
An Alliant Physician Roundtable: Part 1 – Physician Wellness and Resilience Advice for Peers
Physicians are asked to wear many hats in service to their patients—healer, scientist, communicator, advocate, researcher, scholar, problem-solver and more. But especially in times like these, it is important to remember that physicians are also human, and subject to the same intense feelings of fatigue, anxiety, self-doubt and depression that arise in periods of extreme […]
Emergency Preparedness for ESRD Patients
Artic blasts, flooding and tornados are natural disasters that are all too common nowadays. Preparation and planning for a natural disaster is key, but should be a priority for those with chronic conditions. Tune in as we meet Tiffany, Sam and his wife Lacey who have experienced natural disasters and share how they prepared their […]
Throwback Thursday: Introducing Alliant Health Solutions
In this week's episode, we are revisiting the very first episode of the Making Health Care Better podcast featuring Dr. Dennis White, Alliant's President and CEO, who shares how Alliant's patient-centered, clinically led, and data-driven approach has been making an impact in communities for the past 50 years. Tune in as we take a look […]