|
|
Half of US Adults Skip Common Health Screenings, Including Tests for Certain Diseases, Survey Finds
Fierce Healthcare | By Noah Tong
Americans are likely to skip important health screenings, and women have a less positive outlook than men regarding their current and future health prospects, according to a survey released by Aflac.
The survey, based on about 2,000 employed adults, examined attitudes, habits and opinions about health and preventive care and found that half of adults have avoided at least one common health screening. These screenings include tests for certain diseases.
But for the 51% of respondents who said they have had cancer, that diagnosis came following a routine checkup or screening. For Hispanic survey respondents, 72% of individuals said a diagnosis was discovered at a routine checkup.
Skipping regular checkups is common among individuals who feel healthy. One in 4 respondents said they miss routine checkups. Reasons cited include a conflict with work hours, the individuals are “not thinking about it,” a general dislike for going to the doctor’s office, insurance issues, fear of hearing bad news and the time commitment required.
Young people were least likely to take advantage of regular checkups. Just 40% of Generation Z respondents (aged 18-24) said they believe preventive care is important to overall health, but that number rose to 49% for millennials. Gen Z also reported they felt least in control of their mental and physical health.
While men had an overall stronger view of their current health status and the ability to control it in the future, only 38% of women had a positive outlook about their weight and BMI. Just 40% of female respondents felt positively about their financial health.
"The results of the Wellness Matters survey put a spotlight on the need for individuals to have a more proactive approach to their health care," said Tom Morey, chief actuary of Aflac U.S., in a news release. "That is why Aflac is encouraging policyholders and others to take control of their health by building good health habits early, asking health and insurance providers questions, and prioritizing routine wellness checkups."
Among Hispanic survey respondents, 31% reported language is a barrier to accessing preventive care resources, leading to 72% of respondents saying they have avoided a wellness screening. And 61% of Hispanic respondents also agree that healthcare providers and organizations need to better educate the Latino community on why it’s important to be proactive with health and wellness.
Internal Aflac data show that its cancer wellness benefit claims dropped in 2022 compared to 2019. For every 1,000 Aflac policyholders, cancer policy wellness claims dropped 11% for those in their 20s and 9% for those in their 30s.
Read Full Article |
|
Modifications for Home Accessibility: They Are Coming Home!...Now What?
Wednesday, July 26 (12:00 p.m. MT)
A free CEU eligible* webinar presented by Accessible Systems, a Lifeway Mobility company
Modifications for Home Accessibility is the next webinar in our Hospital to Home series. This CEU eligible webinar will focus on solutions to make a home accessible to help your clients/patients stay in their home for as long as possible.
Click to Register & See Other Upcoming Hospital to Home CEU Webinars
*All Webinars are the last Wednesday of the month at 12:00 p.m. MT* |
Webinar Recording: Unpacking the CY 2024 Home Health Proposed Rule
Home care providers have faced many challenges this year including payment model (PDGM) updates, the nationwide rollout of Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) and OASIS-E implementation. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is expected to release the CY 2024 Home Health proposed rule later this month with changes in reimbursement and other regulations for providers.
Join McBee experts Jeff Aaronson and Lisa Selman-Holman for a piece-by-piece discussion of the CY 2024 Home Health proposed rule and its potential impact on your organization.
View Recording |
APTA Home Health Seeking Podcast Producer
APTA Home Health is seeking an interested person or persons to produce podcasts on a scheduled, recurring basis. Primary goals are to provide Academy members with current content to enhance their knowledge and practice, enhance member value proposition, and build member engagement. A secondary goal is enhancement of non-dues revenue through sponsorship or other partnerships.
The successful candidate will be able to source content and guests, produce, edit, execute, and promote (in conjunction with Academy staff and volunteer committees) at least two (2) podcasts per month. Podcasts should ideally be 20-30 minutes in length, and no more than one hour under any circumstances. Funding may be made available for honoraria for guests.
This position is compensated on a stipend-basis, and the Podcast Producer is considered an independent contractor. No employee-employer relationship will be established. The stipend shall be one hundred dollars ($100.00) per completed podcast, or a potential of up to $2,400 per year. In addition, the Podcast Producer will receive an incentive payment of 10% of the gross proceeds of any sponsorship that the Producer may obtain.
The Podcast Producer will be expected to attend virtually the Academy’s quarterly Board of Directors call, and may be asked to attend other meetings on an as needed basis, but no more than two ninety minute meetings per month.
If you are interested in this position, please send a cover letter and your CV to [email protected]. |
2023 APTA Home Health Board Nominations
The APTA Home Health Nominating Committee is seeking nominations for the 2023 Home Health Board elections. The Nominating Committee is looking for volunteers to fill the following positions:
The nomination submission deadline is July 15, 2023. To learn more about the elections, requirements to hold office and to submit your nomination, CLICK HERE. |
|
|
|
|
<< first < Prev 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 Next > last >>
|
|
Page 37 of 108 |
