Just because a patient nods and does not ask any questions during a health encounter, does not mean that patient truly understands the information that was communicated. Providers need to examine how ...

Adult literacy advocate Toni Cordell recounts the story of feeling comforted when her doctor told her that her medical concern could be solved with an easy surgery. She agreed to proceed without ...

"Digital health solutions are transforming healthcare delivery, yet their effectiveness hinges on the ability of diverse ...

Radon mitigation in Native communities: A partnership between a tribal health clinic and University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center. This is an ASCO Meeting Abstract from the 2024 ASCO Quality Care ...

Several evidence-based health literacy resources may be beneficial in health plan settings to improve organizational health literacy, personal health literacy, and health equity. Objectives: Numerous ...

Health literacy is the ability to find, understand and use health information to make smart decisions about your well-being. Navigating the healthcare system can feel overwhelming, especially with all ...

In the rush to digitize care through AI, telehealth and predictive analytics, many organizations have overlooked a fundamental variable that determines whether any of these innovations succeed: health ...

Many patients leave a doctor's office believing they understand their diagnosis, only to return with questions.