Health Populi

APRIL 18, 2024

Less than 50% of people living in 16 countries do not trust government, media, or NGOs to do what is right to address their health needs and concerns, based on the responses from over 15,000 people living in 16 countries whose opinions are captured in the 2024 Edelman Trust Barometer’s Special Report on Trust and Health.

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Bill of Health

OCTOBER 18, 2022

On the one hand, the international sharing of health-related data sets has paved the way for important advances such as mapping the human genome , tracking global health outcomes , and fighting the rise of multidrug-resistant superbugs. Government officials recently have expressed concern about the open-access sharing of U.K.

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Health Populi

JANUARY 22, 2021

the COVID-19 pandemic has revealed disparities in housing, food, and job security, and the role that one’s ZIP code and social determinants play in health outcomes. The post The Biden Administration’s Whole-of-Government Approach to Equity – in Health and Beyond appeared first on HealthPopuli.com. In the U.S.,

Governance 81

Governance COVID-19 COVID-19 Vaccine Public Health 81

Healthcare It News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Nearly nine in 10 respondents trust the use of predictive analytics in clinical settings, acknowledging its positive impact on patient and staff experiences and health outcomes. Digital Transformation chief Setiaji said they were prompted to upskill health workers who have been mere "input officers" untrained to harness data.

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Bill of Health

OCTOBER 5, 2023

By Hannah Rahim Algorithms used in health care have the potential to improve health outcomes but are susceptible to racial bias , which can have detrimental consequences for minority populations. Involvement of state governments State Attorneys General in California and D.C.

FDA 157

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Bill of Health

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

While the National Institute on Drug Abuse Director characterizes America’s drug overdose mortality as “truly staggering” and the White House calls “the accelerating pace of overdose deaths ‘unacceptable,’” our government refuses to make meaningful changes to reverse course. While the U.S.

Public Health 237

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Healthcare It News

JULY 6, 2023

A new value-based programme of the Victorian government's Transport Accident Commission has started collecting and analysing patient-reported outcomes and experiences. Meanwhile, The Clinician is enabling more public health organisations across Australia to harness patient-generated information to improve health outcomes.

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Healthcare It News

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

" Robust clinical governance ensures the order sets, templates, clinical, pathways and alerts are always current and effective, and appropriate for the relevant departments, " she added. The hospital uses a fully integrated EMR system, complemented by advanced tools such as its next-generation Clinical Data Warehouse (CDW 3.0).

Hospitals 211

Hospitals Patient Satisfaction Electronic Medical Records Governance 211

HIT Consultant

MARCH 18, 2022

– The 32BJ Health Fund report found no correlation between increased hospital prices and enhanced quality of care or improved health outcomes for patients. The Fund, if charged the same rate as Medicare, would have saved roughly $1.1 billion from 2016-2019 (58%).

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 12, 2023

. – This newly created position emphasizes the health system’s commitment to advancing the use of AI in healthcare, ensuring patient safety and improving health outcomes. Carethers, MD, vice chancellor for Health Sciences at UC San Diego.

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 9, 2023

With new policies now in place, CMS aims to generate better health outcomes through improved interoperability and better access to health information for all stakeholders. CMS has also identified a new data exchange standard – Health Level 7 (HL7) Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) Release 4.0.1. –

Health Outcomes 81

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Bill of Health

MARCH 10, 2023

Health Justice Moreover, viable replacement options to those appliances are both readily available and cheaper than ever due to funding provided through the Inflation Reduction Act. There is no shortage of data demonstrating that low income and minoritized individuals suffer disparate health outcomes in the United States.

Public Health 241

Public Health COVID-19 Health Outcomes Governance 241

Healthcare It News

OCTOBER 20, 2022

The NSW government has put up an online toolkit that provides information about the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause. According to a media release, the Menopause toolkit links to "clear and accurate" information, including locations of NSW government-funded clinics. NSW launches online menopause toolkit.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

OCTOBER 5, 2022

A new Digital Health Command will be established in Victoria as part of the state government's latest hospital infrastructure project. It will also monitor health outcomes, providing data to support future clinical trials and the development of new medical technology. THE LARGER CONTEXT.

Governance 120

Governance Hospitals Health Outcomes Nurses 120

Bill of Health

AUGUST 8, 2023

To achieve such intersectional approaches, the social determinants of health provide a useful framework. It explains how conditions, forces, and systems, including poverty, discrimination, underlying health disparities, and governance, not only shape daily life but also vulnerability to climate-induced disasters (Figure 1).

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HIT Consultant

APRIL 1, 2024

While prevention efforts have seen progress, the effectiveness of government initiatives like Million Hearts and the WISEWOMAN program has been inhibited by a lack of funding. There are distinct roles individuals, government, and the private sector can assume to reduce heart disease. But now is the time to reverse those setbacks.

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Healthcare It News

OCTOBER 4, 2022

"Health-related behaviours are significantly more important predictors of health outcomes than medical care. "It’s estimated in Singapore that government-related healthcare expenditure will increase more than two-fold."

Health Outcomes 262

Health Outcomes Governance 262

Healthcare It News

OCTOBER 31, 2022

"The ability to use and build from established standards in real-time and as part of screening practices that help identify specific needs related to insecurity is an important step in enabling more coordinated care and timely assistance or interventions needed to improve health outcomes," according to Argentieri, Meklir and Henry.

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Healthcare It News

DECEMBER 8, 2022

But before we can get there, we need to draw out correlations from billions of health records, which requires heavy use of AI, machine learning and advanced analytics. How are AI and machine learning predicting health outcomes and promoting the adoption of evidence-based strategies to improve treatment quality and safety?

COVID-19 297

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HIT Consultant

APRIL 7, 2022

Founded in 2016, Forge Health is a mission-driven outpatient mental health and substance use treatment provider dedicated to delivering the highest quality, affordable, and effective “one-stop-shop” care to individuals, families, and communities in need, especially those with moderate to severe conditions. Clinical Research.

Health Outcomes 90

Health Outcomes Governance 90

Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The technology companies facilitating this push into AI-powered health services know that strengthening their footholds in the health sector could mean a significant windfall. Along with government partners, healthcare professionals should be at the forefront of evaluating and adopting AI technology. million patients’ data.

Governance 95

Governance Health Outcomes Hospitals 95

Bill of Health

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

For individuals with chronic illnesses exacerbated by extreme temperatures, these reductions in temperature are crucial for improving health outcomes. The findings show that, as a result, respiratory and cardiovascular health outcomes improve among those living in weatherized homes.

Public Health 144

Public Health Health Outcomes Governance Hospitals 144

Health Populi

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

“The simple fact is that the federal and state governments are doing almost nothing to help people who have a broadband service available that partially meets their needs but abuses them with regular price hikes, spotty reliability, and poor customer service. Among many reasons broadband continues to lag in certain parts of the U.S.

COVID-19 174

COVID-19 Governance Health Outcomes Public Health 174

HIT Consultant

MARCH 7, 2024

Federated learning emerges as a beacon of hope, offering a paradigm shift in how we utilize data to improve patient care and health outcomes. For example, federated learning requires robust data governance frameworks and privacy-preserving techniques to ensure the ethical and secure use of patient information.

Governance 86

Governance Health Outcomes Hospitals 86

Healthcare It News

JANUARY 10, 2023

That shift, it added, will lead to a "significant increase" in overall health gains and is expected to be a "win-win" for all stakeholders. "While the patients will get better health outcomes and higher satisfaction out of the services they receive, providers stand to get better care efficiencies.

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Hospitals Health Outcomes Public Health Governance 188

Healthcare It News

OCTOBER 11, 2022

"Now, with ClearDATA, we’re able to advance our vision of making it simpler than ever for women to request and share their mammogram images — enhancing health outcomes while keeping patient data entirely secure." " THE LARGER TREND. ON THE RECORD.

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Compliance Health Outcomes HIPAA Governance 253

HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 19, 2023

These safeguards become even more demanding as consumers and government agencies call for increased transparency and access to personal data. Our industry has undergone several iterations of consumer data protection rules — starting in 1996 with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA ).

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Health Outcomes Governance Healthcare information Technology Health Insurance 98

Healthcare It News

AUGUST 9, 2023

"It is clear more work is needed to improve this technology as well as to ensure the health care community develops appropriate standards governing the deployment and use of AI," he added.

Licensing 208

Licensing Health Outcomes Hospitals Governance 208

Bill of Health

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

One of the most glaring reasons for this failure was that the Kenyan government simply did not know how to do so. Taking a systems approach to public health emergencies Second, the scope of the Principles is broad, spanning prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery measures relating to public health emergencies.

Public Health 274

Public Health COVID-19 Governance COVID-19 Vaccine 274

Bill of Health

JANUARY 25, 2022

People who are incarcerated already exhibit elevated rates of morbidity , and it is likely that the sleep deprivation associated with corrections only depresses health outcomes. population , a troubling reality not only for COVID-19 mitigation efforts, but also health equity writ large. Jolin is an A.B.

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COVID-19 Public Health Bioethics Local Policy 293

HIT Consultant

AUGUST 10, 2023

Here is a look at UnitedHealthcare Accelerator’s 2023 program class: Advocatia | Lake Bluff, IL Empowers healthcare organizations to engage and enroll their customers into benefits programs that reduce costs and improve health outcomes.

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Medicare Medicare Health Outcomes Governance 71

HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Health outcomes and Medicaid program integrity Health outcomes are a function of the quality of care. However, this does more than just risk increased poor health outcomes; it raises a genuine and tangible threat to patient safety. home health, transportation, etc.)

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Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 5, 2024

The acquisition advances Healthy Together’s mission to improve collective health and make government and enterprises more efficient. This acquisition reinforces Healthy Together’s commitment to driving positive change in public health outcomes.

Public Health 62

Public Health Medicaid Medicaid Governance 62

Healthcare It News

JANUARY 18, 2022

How do care management interventions to mitigate SDOH as a risk for undesired health outcomes work? Recently, population health management strategies have begun to incorporate evaluations for patients' social needs connected to SDOH, as well as interventions addressing these needs.

Health Outcomes 338

Health Outcomes Patient Satisfaction Medicaid Medicaid 338

AIHC

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Value in healthcare is the measured improvement in a person’s health outcomes for the cost of achieving that improvement1. The government is reforming healthcare into a new health ecosystem. When done “right,” value-based healthcare’s focus for better health outcomes aligns clinicians with their patients.

Health Outcomes 59

Health Outcomes Medicare Medicare Governance 59

HIT Consultant

JANUARY 4, 2022

What You Should Know: – symplr , a global leader in enterprise healthcare operations including governance, risk management, and compliance (“GRC”) SaaS solutions announced it has agreed to acquire Midas Health Analytics Solutions (“Midas”) from Conduent Incorporated for $340M.

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Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 6, 2023

Evernorth Health Services is using advanced analytics from SAS to help determine the next best action a patient can take to improve their health outcomes. The company is analyzing historic claims data, along with demographic and financial data to build a personalized care path that optimizes a patient’s health.

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