by Noah Larsen | Sep 18, 2025 | Community Health, DEI
PRC focuses a considerable portion of the national health survey on social determinants of health: those economic and social conditions in our environments that influence individual and group differences in health. Race and ethnicity are risk markers for these...
by James Ratliff | Sep 20, 2023 | Community Health, DEI
In recent years, there is growing recognition in health care, in the American workplace, and in wider society of the importance of addressing systemic issues and supporting individuals of all backgrounds by acknowledging and fostering the values of diversity, equity,...
by James Ratliff | Aug 8, 2023 | DEI, Market Perception
“Holistic Medicine” is defined as a form of healing that considers the whole person; body, mind, spirits, and emotions. Much like with humans, the health of our institutions providing care requires a holistic approach. Parts of this approach include...
by James Ratliff | Jun 12, 2023 | Community Health, DEI
The PRC National Health Survey — an examination of Americans’ health status, behavior, and needs — included questions about the sexual orientation and gender identity of respondents. This allowed for insight to the disparities experienced by LGBTQ+ adults. Everyone...
by James Ratliff | Apr 24, 2023 | DEI, Patient Experience
In a recent proposed rule, CMS announced several changes for HCAHPS guidelines as a result of observations from the 2021 HCAHPS mode experiment. CMS is currently seeking feedback on the following proposed changes, with the potential for these updates to begin with...
by Noah Larsen | Jan 24, 2023 | Community Health, DEI
St. Joseph’s Health is a health system based out of Paterson, New Jersey, with its first facility opening in 1867. The organization is the largest employer in the county, with over 5,000 employees across the health system. The communities St. Joseph’s Health serves...
