Quitting smoking yields immediate health benefits like reduced risk of diseases and increased life expectancy, along with long-term advantages such as improved quality of life and financial savings. It also protects non-smokers from secondhand smoke, mitigates environmental harm, reduces healthcare costs, and influences positive societal change through healthier behaviors and policy initiatives.
Many smokers are not ready or willing to quit. They may be aware of the health risks but struggle with addiction, denial, or lack of motivation to quit.
Nicotine is highly addictive, making it difficult for smokers to quit without experiencing withdrawal symptoms such as cravings, irritability, and anxiety.
Healthcare providers often have limited time during patient visits to address smoking cessation adequately. This can lead to brief interventions that may not be as effective as longer counseling sessions.
Quitting smoking is often a process that involves multiple attempts, and relapse is common. Healthcare providers need to provide ongoing support and encouragement to help patients maintain their quit attempts.
Healthcare systems should integrate smoking cessation services into routine care, ensuring that all patients are screened for tobacco use and provided with appropriate interventions, including counseling and medication.
Healthcare providers should receive comprehensive training in smoking cessation techniques, including motivational interviewing, behavioral therapy, and pharmacotherapy. This training should be ongoing to keep providers up-to-date with the latest evidence-based practices.
Patients should be educated about the health risks of smoking, the benefits of quitting, and available resources for support. Empowering patients to take control of their health and make informed decisions about smoking cessation is crucial.
Healthcare systems should ensure that smoking cessation resources, such as counseling, medications, and support groups, are accessible and affordable for all patients, regardless of their insurance coverage or socioeconomic status.
Utilizing technology, such as mobile apps, telehealth platforms, and online support groups, can expand access to smoking cessation services and provide ongoing support to patients outside of traditional healthcare settings.
SmartCare360 integrates with a wide range of remote monitoring tools to provide a way for providers to identify and diagnose health issues before they create serious complications.
SmartCare360 allows patients to schedule or request virtual appointments. These appointments put their healthcare team within easy reach of evaluation, discussion, questions, and follow up for their conditions.
Tailored to your chronic conditions, our care management focuses on risk assessments, preventative care, and regular check-ins to help patients better control their disease. Plus, our providers are always available through messaging.
Through SmartCare360, patients get tips, emails, games, recipes, and more specialized to your chronic condition and preferences. That supports patients in staying abreast of their condition and how to manage it well.
Fragmented care could be a thing of the past if providers leverage the unifying power of virtual healthcare to take care of their health issues. Through SmartCare360, patients can access anyone on their healthcare team whenever they need to.
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Dr. Sun-Wright holds a PhD in Biochemistry and an MD with a history of strong leadership and process ownership in primary care and multi-specialty clinical settings working with some of the largest healthcare organizations in the country. While serving as a board member and managing partner of a large independent physician association and Chief Strategy Officer as the primary advocate for financial and operational decisions. As Medical Director for Well Med her responsibilities included the development of organizational goals and targets for clinical performance in a governed Medicare Advantage environment.
Physician Assistant turned Entrepreneur with Bachelor in Neuroscience, Masters in Public Health and Health Sciences, After working 80 hours a week as a cardiothoracic surgery physician associate, my workload took a toll on my personal and professional life. That was when I realized my life needed to change. I ended up taking a deep dive into performance sciences and positive intelligence. As a result, I cut down my clinical hours by 30% and increased my income by 50%.
Experienced Healthcare Executive with a demonstrated history of working in a hospital setting and various other health care facilities. Skilled in Healthcare Operations, EHR & PM Systems, Budgeting, HR Management, Strategic Planning, and Revenue Cycle Management, . Strong business development professional with a Doctorate in Management and Organizational Leadership, Master’s in Healthcare Administration, Master’s in Business Administration. Exceptional track record of establishing strong leadership teams and developing effective operational efficiencies in healthcare operations. Establish and maintain good working relationships with physicians, staff, vendors, government agencies, managed care companies, and clients.
