Thecb April 8 2008 Hcpc Gme Stakeholder ForumSteve Levine
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The document summarizes Texas' graduate medical education programs and funding. It discusses the state's medical schools and health-related institutions, required years of graduate medical education training by specialty, the number of residency positions and funding formula. It also describes key programs like the Joint Admissions Medical Program and Family Practice Residency Program that receive state funding to increase primary care physicians in Texas.
The document discusses healthcare workforce trends in Texas including:
1) The changing demographics of physicians in Texas and projections for physician supply ratios.
2) Rates of Texas medical school graduates leaving the state for graduate medical education, with over 70% of otolaryngology and general surgery residents leaving.
3) Comparisons of physician-to-population ratios in Texas versus the US for various specialties, with psychiatry and vascular medicine having the lowest ratios in Texas.
This document discusses aligning graduate medical education (GME) policies with physician workforce needs in Texas. It outlines some goals for GME, including increasing total positions, training in community and shortage specialties, and interdisciplinary training. Measuring workforce needs is challenging as needs vary based on population demographics, health, and access. Stakeholders to engage include medical students, schools, programs, hospitals, and health systems. Funding could be distributed through reimbursements, central funds, or competitive grants. Primary care needs applicants, while some specialties serving elderly have shortages. Establishing ongoing needs assessments and funding flexibility can help meet needs.
The document discusses physician workforce trends in Texas from 1998 to 2007. It finds that while the total number of physicians in Texas grew between 1998 and 2007, there remain disparities in distribution between urban and rural areas as well as across different public health regions of the state. The document also examines demographic changes in the physician workforce in Texas over this period, noting increases in the number of female and Hispanic physicians.
Shcc Governors Health Policy Council Stakeholder Forum 040808Steve Levine
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The document discusses several challenges facing the Texas healthcare system, including a shortage of healthcare professionals. It notes factors affecting both the supply and demand of the healthcare workforce, such as an aging population and workforce, declining enrollment in professional schools, and population growth. It provides recommendations to address these issues, such as increasing funding for medical education, incentivizing providers to practice in underserved areas, and promoting diversity in the healthcare profession.
Salsberg Texas Stakeholder Forum 4 8 08 V4Steve Levine
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The document discusses key findings from a presentation on physician workforce trends and needs from a national perspective. It finds that while medical school enrollment is increasing, the US faces a likely physician shortage due to an aging population and physician workforce. Increased demand for healthcare from population growth and aging will outpace increased supply from efforts to expand the number of physicians. Non-physician providers and improved efficiency will need to help address the shortage and ensure access to care.
Thecb April 8 2008 Hcpc Gme Stakeholder ForumSteve Levine
?
The document summarizes Texas' graduate medical education programs and funding. It discusses the state's medical schools and health-related institutions, required years of graduate medical education training by specialty, the number of residency positions and funding formula. It also describes key programs like the Joint Admissions Medical Program and Family Practice Residency Program that receive state funding to increase primary care physicians in Texas.
The document discusses healthcare workforce trends in Texas including:
1) The changing demographics of physicians in Texas and projections for physician supply ratios.
2) Rates of Texas medical school graduates leaving the state for graduate medical education, with over 70% of otolaryngology and general surgery residents leaving.
3) Comparisons of physician-to-population ratios in Texas versus the US for various specialties, with psychiatry and vascular medicine having the lowest ratios in Texas.
This document discusses aligning graduate medical education (GME) policies with physician workforce needs in Texas. It outlines some goals for GME, including increasing total positions, training in community and shortage specialties, and interdisciplinary training. Measuring workforce needs is challenging as needs vary based on population demographics, health, and access. Stakeholders to engage include medical students, schools, programs, hospitals, and health systems. Funding could be distributed through reimbursements, central funds, or competitive grants. Primary care needs applicants, while some specialties serving elderly have shortages. Establishing ongoing needs assessments and funding flexibility can help meet needs.
The document discusses physician workforce trends in Texas from 1998 to 2007. It finds that while the total number of physicians in Texas grew between 1998 and 2007, there remain disparities in distribution between urban and rural areas as well as across different public health regions of the state. The document also examines demographic changes in the physician workforce in Texas over this period, noting increases in the number of female and Hispanic physicians.
Shcc Governors Health Policy Council Stakeholder Forum 040808Steve Levine
?
The document discusses several challenges facing the Texas healthcare system, including a shortage of healthcare professionals. It notes factors affecting both the supply and demand of the healthcare workforce, such as an aging population and workforce, declining enrollment in professional schools, and population growth. It provides recommendations to address these issues, such as increasing funding for medical education, incentivizing providers to practice in underserved areas, and promoting diversity in the healthcare profession.
Salsberg Texas Stakeholder Forum 4 8 08 V4Steve Levine
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The document discusses key findings from a presentation on physician workforce trends and needs from a national perspective. It finds that while medical school enrollment is increasing, the US faces a likely physician shortage due to an aging population and physician workforce. Increased demand for healthcare from population growth and aging will outpace increased supply from efforts to expand the number of physicians. Non-physician providers and improved efficiency will need to help address the shortage and ensure access to care.
PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) is a hormonal disorder that affects 4-6% of women. It is characterized by chronic anovulation, hyperandrogenism, and polycystic ovaries. The cause is unknown but involves abnormal gonadotropin secretion and insulin resistance. Treatment focuses on weight loss, lifestyle changes, and medication to regulate menstrual cycles and reduce excess androgen levels. Women with PCOS have increased risk of diabetes, heart disease, and endometrial cancer. Management involves screening, lifestyle interventions, and medication to treat symptoms and prevent complications.
PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) is a hormonal disorder that affects 4-6% of women. It is characterized by chronic anovulation, hyperandrogenism, and polycystic ovaries. The cause is unclear but involves abnormal gonadotropin secretion and insulin resistance. Treatment focuses on weight loss, lifestyle changes, and medication to regulate menstrual cycles and reduce excess androgen levels. Women with PCOS have increased risk of diabetes, heart disease, and endometrial cancer. Management involves screening, lifestyle interventions, and medication to treat symptoms and prevent complications.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common cause of irregular periods and infertility in women of reproductive age, affecting 5-10% of women. It is associated with increased levels of androgens and insulin resistance. Women with PCOS have an increased risk of health issues like endometrial cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and metabolic syndrome. Diagnosis involves evaluating symptoms, family history, ultrasound of ovaries, and hormone levels. Treatment focuses on lifestyle changes, oral contraceptives, and medications to improve insulin sensitivity and reduce androgen levels.
This document discusses several topics related to induced abortion including:
- Common maternal complications of induced abortion such as infection, incomplete abortion, hemorrhaging, and tissue damage.
- Long-term physical and psychological health consequences of induced abortion.
- Ethical considerations regarding prenatal diagnosis, screening, and decisions around continuing or terminating pregnancies due to fetal anomalies.
- Dilemmas that can arise for doctors and patients in counseling and decision making when fetal abnormalities are discovered.
This document discusses research into cardiovascular risk factors in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The study found that PCOS women have higher rates of subclinical atherosclerosis, as measured by increased carotid intima-media thickness (CAI), compared to age-matched controls, especially in women over 40. Regression analysis showed that age, BMI, diastolic blood pressure, and higher LDL cholesterol levels are predictors of increased CAI. Having PCOS status further increased CAI levels after accounting for these risk factors. The implications are that interventions to lower LDLc and control weight in younger PCOS women may help reduce their future cardiovascular disease risk.