Tag: Healthcare

Navigating Resilience: Rethinking Puerto Rico’s Healthcare System in a Time of Transition

“When a system needs change, settling for the same methods out of tradition is no longer viable.”  -Dr. Jorge Martínez Trabal, Puntos Claves: La disrupción positiva al sistema de salud en Puerto Rico I was recently revisiting Puntos Claves, a book I had picked up some time ago, and the line quoted above struck me again with… Read More Navigating Resilience: Rethinking Puerto Rico’s Healthcare System in a Time of Transition

MiaSara Pérez SalváLeave a comment

When Seconds Count: Puerto Rico’s Ongoing Emergency Healthcare Crisis

Puerto Rico’s emergency healthcare system suffers from critical deficiencies, including the absence of a fully accredited Level I trauma center, leaving over 3 million citizens vulnerable, particularly in rural areas. These systemic failures, exacerbated by colonial status, inadequate funding, and poor pediatric preparedness, necessitate urgent reforms to ensure equitable access and effective emergency response.… Read More When Seconds Count: Puerto Rico’s Ongoing Emergency Healthcare Crisis

Jan Paul Gómez-Acevedo, MSLeave a comment

More Than a Helping Hand: The Role of Nursing in the Current Healthcare System

Nurses have historically demonstrated resilience and dedication, making significant contributions to healthcare often overlooked. Current challenges, including high turnover intentions and declining well-being, emphasize the need for recognition and support. Honoring nursing history can empower professionals, highlighting their essential roles in patient care and advocating for improvements in the field.… Read More More Than a Helping Hand: The Role of Nursing in the Current Healthcare System

Adriana Díaz RamírezLeave a comment

A Look into America’s Struggle with Healthcare Access and Insurance Coverage

This article was published on Arbona Health Hub Volume 1 Issue 2 (ISSN: 3065-5544). I thought it would be interesting to dive into the current state of insurance practices in the United States and the resounding negative sentiments toward the US healthcare system. With the United States spending the most per capita on healthcare and… Read More A Look into America’s Struggle with Healthcare Access and Insurance Coverage

Avery ArsenaultLeave a comment

Private Equity: The Increased Commercialization of Healthcare

This article was published on Arbona Health Hub Volume 1 Issue 1 (ISSN: 3065-5544). Private equity (PE) ownership has been a growing trend in the healthcare industry, raising questions about its implications for patient care and the healthcare system as a whole. Private equity in healthcare is a form of for-profit ownership of hospitals/medical centers/nursing… Read More Private Equity: The Increased Commercialization of Healthcare

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