Let’s Care for Those in Need—Today: Collaborating to Solve the Uninsured Crisis in America

Abstract

This retrospective, observational cohort study of mechanically ventilated patients at 21 community and 2 academic hospitals demonstrated that in 28,758 derivation cohort admissions, every 10% increase in SpO2/ FiO2 time at risk (SF-TAR) was associated with a 24% increase in adjusted odds of hospital mortality. The SF-TAR can identify ventilated patients at increased risk of death, offering modest improvements compared with single SpO2/FiO2 and P/F ratios. This longitudinal, noninvasive, and broadly generalizable tool may have particular utility for early phenotyping and risk stratification.

Addressing Disparities in Pediatric Congenital Heart Disease: A Call for Equitable Health Care

“…These programs can serve as potential avenues for addressing health care disparities. 99 Providers can also advocate for robust metrics and transparency regarding outcomes at the population and community level. This transparency creates accountability within the health care system, driving continuous improvement and ensuring that providers deliver meaningful care to their patients.…”

The Vexing Problem of Access to Health Care in America: Is Employer-Based Health Insurance the Real Culprit?

“…4 Another strategy based on voluntarism is to provide care via physician volunteers. 5 According to the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC), in 2022, physician volunteers helped 1.7 million patients through 5.8 million patient visits. 5 Importantly, the majority of the patients at these charitable clinics are employed.…”

“…5 According to the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC), in 2022, physician volunteers helped 1.7 million patients through 5.8 million patient visits. 5 Importantly, the majority of the patients at these charitable clinics are employed. 6 One study showed that 34% had full-time employment but no benefits.…”