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SWHR helps patients stay on track with taking medications
Despite the potential for adverse health effects, about 50% of patients don’t take their medications as prescribed, according…
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Addressing food insecurity in North Texas
Food insecurity is defined by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) as “limited or uncertain availability of…
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Medically tailored meals provide healthy nutrition for the food insecure
Frank is struggling to pay for his home and the medications he needs for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), a…
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Examining the quintuple aim in healthcare
Fifteen years ago, the triple aim was introduced. Seven years later, a fourth aim was added. Today, advocates are arguing for…
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Why you want your primary care provider in an accountable care organization
Selecting a primary care provider (PCP) is an important first step in supporting your personal health and longevity. In today’s…
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In-person physician events add value
Connections between colleagues matter. Tightly knit connections help speed trust, help teams weather challenges and contribute…
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Taking a holistic approach to men's health
Holistic health requires caring for the whole person – supporting not only physical wellness, but mental and emotional health…
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Southwestern Health Resources offers dialysis treatment at North Texas skilled nursing facilities
Southwestern Health Resources (SWHR) has teamed up with Dialyze Direct to provide “dialysis dens” within several North Texas…
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Communication and the post-acute care transition
Post-acute care is a critical component of healthcare outcomes as it promotes functional recovery for (primarily older) adults,…
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What is a clinically integrated network (CIN)?
We're often asked what it means when we say SWHR is a clinically integrated network (CIN). The answer is it depends on who you…
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What is an Accountable Care Organization (ACO)?
An ACO, according to the glossary of terms published by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information…
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Care Transformation and Innovation: empowering primary care
Asked about the mission of the Care Transformation and Innovation (CTI) team, Debra Payne, Director of Care Management,…
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The importance of the primary care physician
The Southwestern Health Resources (SWHR) clinically integrated network is built around the critical role of the primary care…
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Top-rated physicians share best practices for patient engagement
Patient experience is a top priority for Southwestern Health Resources (SWHR) because it is a key step in moving toward patient…
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Osteoporosis: What it is and how to get tested
Osteoporosis is a disease that occurs when the body loses too much bone density, increasing the risk of a fracture (broken bone…
