Population health management
Population health management involves analyzing and managing health data from diverse patient populations to improve health outcomes. This care coordination and delivery approach focuses on identifying health risks and needs, implementing tailored interventions, and coordinating care to enhance overall health while reducing healthcare costs and disparities.
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25 Nov 2024
Collaboration key to using data standards for value-based care
Panelists at Xtelligent Healthcare's Payer + Provider Summit discussed the promise and challenges of using data standards for value-based care. Continue Reading
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14 Nov 2024
How can analytics help triage behavioral health risk?
Risk stratification is an important aspect of addressing the U.S. behavioral health crisis, and analytics can help providers enhance patient triage and care delivery. Continue Reading
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31 May 2022
New Data Science Training Program to Focus on Health Equity
The Medical University of South Carolina and Clemson University have been awarded $1.2 million to establish a new training program that focuses on harnessing big data to address health inequities. Continue Reading
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23 May 2022
NIH Awards $68M to AI Company as Part of Antiviral Drug Development Collab
The National Institutes of Health have awarded $68 million to PostEra as part of a collaboration to develop small-molecule antiviral therapeutics to prevent future pandemics. Continue Reading
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11 May 2022
CDC to Expand Wastewater Monitoring for COVID-19 Through Analytics Collab
The CDC and Biobot Analytics are partnering to expand the National Wastewater Surveillance System that can help track the spread of COVID-19. Continue Reading
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03 May 2022
AI Model Can Help Predict, Prevent Pediatric Appointment No-Shows
A new study shows that AI can accurately predict no-shows for pediatric appointments using patients’ medical records and local weather information. Continue Reading
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02 May 2022
Deep Learning Model Able to Detect Emotion Related to COVID-19
Researchers have developed an emotion detection AI model that could be used to help emergency responders direct people to mental health services during a pandemic, a new study finds. Continue Reading
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25 Apr 2022
HHS to Pour $90M Into Data-Driven Efforts to Combat Health Disparities
The HHS announced $90 million in American Rescue Plan funding to bolster new data-driven efforts that can identify and reduce health disparities. Continue Reading
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21 Apr 2022
CDC to Extend Partnership Supporting Disease Monitoring, Response
The CDC and Palantir are extending their work on public health surveillance and outbreak response through the DCIPHER Program. Continue Reading
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20 Apr 2022
CDC Unveils Forecasting, Outbreak Analytics Center
The CDC announced a new center that aims to enhance the national capability for using data use, modeling, and analytics to address public health threats. Continue Reading
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14 Apr 2022
Northwell Health, Aegis Ventures Launch AI Company Creation Platform
Northwell Health and Aegis Ventures have partnered to create Ascertain, a company creation platform designed to launch healthcare AI companies. Continue Reading
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11 Apr 2022
High Social Vulnerability Linked to High Rates of COVID-19 Mortality
Researchers found that regions with high levels of social vulnerabilities also had the highest mortality rates during the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue Reading
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18 Feb 2022
Data Analytics Reveals Mental Health Treatment Disparities
Data analytics shows gaps in mental health treatment worldwide, especially in low-and lower-middle-income countries. Continue Reading
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02 Feb 2022
New Collab to Give Rare Disease Project Access to Data Analysis Tech
Komodo Health's data technology will help patient advocacy organizations that are a part of Chan Zuckerberg Initiative’s rare disease project to better treat and understand the conditions. Continue Reading
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26 Jan 2022
Data Analysis Reveals Genes Linked to Rare Respiratory Disease
An extensive data analysis screening for genetic sequences found a rare respiratory disease was more common than initially believed. Continue Reading
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24 Jan 2022
De-Identified Data to Improve Health Equity, Research
Truveta and LexisNexis are collaborating to use data to advance health research and health equity. Continue Reading
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21 Jan 2022
Updated Diabetes Standards Target Improved Chronic Disease Management
Two diabetes organizations have updated national standards to address health equality and improve care access to manage diabetes. Continue Reading
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20 Jan 2022
Data Shows Population Health Disparities in Cancer Screenings
By examining population health and data analytics, researchers saw a decline in cervical cancer screenings that highlight ongoing health disparities. Continue Reading
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06 Jan 2022
Improving Prostate Cancer Screening Accessibility, Population Health
Researchers developed rapid prostate cancer screening kits to improve population health for groups impacted by health inequality by data analytics. Continue Reading
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05 Jan 2022
Partnership to Improve Population Health, Chronic Disease Management
The American Diabetes Association and Renalytix will collaborate to improve population health and chronic disease management for patients with type 2 diabetes. Continue Reading
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05 Jan 2022
Data Analysis Indicates Preeclampsia Risk
Through data analysis, researchers found that race alone does not impact preeclampsia disparities. Continue Reading
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30 Dec 2021
What Is the Role of Data Analytics in Population Health Management?
Data analytics can assist population health management in improving patient outcomes, enhancing care management, and address social determinants of health. Continue Reading
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29 Dec 2021
Genetic Mutation Data Indicates Ovarian Cancer Risk
Researchers identified a genetic mutation that increases ovarian cancer risk, potentially enhancing early detection and prevention strategies. Continue Reading
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20 Dec 2021
NIA Discovers Health Disparities In Alzheimer’s Research Studies
Research indicates that Black populations are more likely to be impacted by Alzheimer’s but are less likely to receive a diagnosis, highlighting health disparities. Continue Reading
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20 Dec 2021
How Population Health, Risk Stratification Support Value-Based Care
Providers must rely on population health management strategies and effective risk stratification to succeed at value-based care. Continue Reading
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10 Dec 2021
Diverse Genome Sequences Lead to Creation of Risk Scores
Researchers created polygenic risk scores by studying genetic variants in diverse populations. Continue Reading
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08 Dec 2021
Study Reveals Myocarditis Due to COVID-19 Vaccine Subsides Quickly
Data analytics reveals the rare COVID-19 vaccine side effect of myocarditis appears to subside quickly. Continue Reading
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06 Dec 2021
Targeting COVID-19 Health Disparities With Data Analytics
The Marion County Public Health Department is promoting COVID-19 testing in underserved communities after data analytics showed health disparities. Continue Reading
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02 Dec 2021
Social Determinants Of Health Cause COVID-19 Health Disparities
Researchers found that social determinants of health create COVID-19 health disparities among minority populations. Continue Reading
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01 Dec 2021
Diagnostic Tool Advances Population Health, Chronic Disease Prevention
Engineers are creating a breast cancer diagnostic tool that can improve population health and chronic disease prevention. Continue Reading
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30 Nov 2021
Studying Long COVID to Improve Population Health Efforts
Mount Sinai will operate as the lead site for enrollment in a NIH study examining long COVID to improve population health efforts. Continue Reading
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23 Nov 2021
Data Analytics Highlights Health Disparities In Cancer Clinical Trials
With data analytics, researchers found that some populations are underrepresented in cancer clinical trials, which contributes to health disparities. Continue Reading
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19 Nov 2021
More Healthcare Organization Focusing on Population Health Management
As population health management continues to evolve, more organizations are adopting the practice. Continue Reading
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18 Nov 2021
Population Health Disparities In Cancer Care Promotes Precision Medicine
Researchers advocate for precision medicine in cancer treatment to address population health disparities among young adults. Continue Reading
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15 Nov 2021
Data Analytics Connects COVID-19 Outcomes to Ethnicity, Socioeconomics
Researchers used data analytics to study how socioeconomic determinants are linked to race and ethnicity-based COVID-19 outcomes. Continue Reading
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15 Nov 2021
How COVID-19 Is Impacting Rural Population Health
Individuals living in rural areas are witnessing high mortality rates due to COVID-19, affecting community and population health. Continue Reading
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11 Nov 2021
Data Analytics Identifies Health Disparities In Pregnancy Outcomes
With data analytics, researchers found health disparities among pregnant women in minority populations with lupus. Continue Reading
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09 Nov 2021
Data Analytics Shows COVID-19 Impact, Highlight Health Disparities
Data analytics indicates that Latinx populations with asthma were disproportionately impacted during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting health disparities. Continue Reading
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08 Nov 2021
Machine Learning Uses Predictive Analytics For Suicide Prevention
A new machine learning and predictive analytic approach helps identify adolescents experiencing suicidal thoughts and behavior. Continue Reading
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28 Oct 2021
How Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Impacts Population Health
By studying population health, researchers found little difference in the survival rates of young patients and older patients with metastatic colorectal cancer. Continue Reading
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22 Oct 2021
Data Analytics Evaluates COVID-19 Vaccine Effectiveness
With data analytics, researchers are studying the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine against the Delta variant in adolescents. Continue Reading
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21 Oct 2021
Genomics Study Reveals Variants Behind Inherited Retinal Dystrophies
Researchers studied how gene variants and inherited retinal dystrophies impact diverse populations. Continue Reading
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19 Oct 2021
Predictive Model Illustrates Transmissibility of COVID-19
By analyzing similarities between the flu and COVID-19, researchers developed a predictive model to determine how COVID-19 spreads. Continue Reading
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19 Oct 2021
Integrating Social Determinants of Health Into Risk Prediction Models
A new study uses social determinants of health in risk prediction models to determine the likelihood of patient referral to a social worker and hospital admission. Continue Reading
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11 Oct 2021
Grant Promotes Chronic Disease Prevention in Latinx Populations
Arizona State University received a grant to improve the health of Latinx populations concerning Type 2 diabetes and encourage chronic disease prevention. Continue Reading
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11 Oct 2021
SDOH Stress Creates Poor Breast Cancer Outcomes, Health Disparities
A recent study indicates that stress due to social determinants of health is associated with poor outcomes for breast cancer patients and creates health disparities. Continue Reading
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07 Oct 2021
Health Disparities Emerge Around Cancer Screening Eligibility
Black patients are more likely to be excluded from cancer clinical trial screenings, generating health disparities. Continue Reading
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06 Oct 2021
COVID-19 Impact Highlights Racial and Health Disparities
COVID-19 has disproportionality impacted minority populations in the US, calling attention to racial and health disparities. Continue Reading
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05 Oct 2021
SDOHs Tied To Poor Autoimmune Disease Outcomes Among Minorities
Research shows that minority populations with autoimmune diseases are more likely to experience poor outcomes due to social determinants of health. Continue Reading
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04 Oct 2021
Unvaccinated Pregnant Women Face Population Health Impacts
Pregnant women unvaccinated against COVID-19 are increasingly being hospitalized, impacting population health. Continue Reading
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30 Sep 2021
Predictive Analytics Detects COVID-19 Infection
Predictive analytics indicates that seven joint symptoms could determine COVID-19 infection in a community. Continue Reading
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27 Sep 2021
Identifying Disease with Natural Language Processing Technology
A Kaiser Permanente study illustrates the value of AI-based natural language processing technology in disease diagnosis. Continue Reading
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23 Sep 2021
Predictive Analytic Method Creates COVID-19 Health Disparities
SOFA scores using predictive analytics could cause health disparities among diverse populations when allocating COVID-19 resources and treatment. Continue Reading
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23 Sep 2021
Lung Cancer Screening Eligibility Highlights Health Disparities
Health disparities among racial and ethnic minorities are still present in guidelines for lung cancer screening eligibility. Continue Reading
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21 Sep 2021
Identifying Early COPD Risk Factors in Hispanic, Latinx Populations
A Brigham and Women’s study looks to discover risk factors leading to early COPD in Hispanic and Latinx populations. Continue Reading
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20 Sep 2021
NIH Creates Study to Examine Long COVID-19, Population Health
The nation’s medical research agency awarded almost $470 million to study the long-term effects of COVID-19 and population health. Continue Reading
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20 Sep 2021
Data Management Improves Care Quality, Reduces Health Disparities
Health Center Partners look to improve their care quality and eliminate health disparities through effective data management. Continue Reading
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17 Sep 2021
Age, Chronic Conditions, Comorbidities Impact COVID-19 in Children
Physicians have determined that older age, chronic condition, and comorbidities are risk factors for severe COVID-19 in children. Continue Reading
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15 Sep 2021
SDOH-Related Stress Can Lead to Increased Risk of Heart Disease
The American Health Association indicated that stress from social determinants of health can increase the risk of heart disease. Continue Reading
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13 Sep 2021
Predictive Model Projects Cervical Cancer Elimination
A predictive model indicates the elimination of cervical cancer in low-poverty areas 14 years before high-poverty areas. Continue Reading
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03 Sep 2021
Key Use Cases for Health Risk Assessments
Health risk assessments can determine the severity of illness, assist with predictive analytics, and promote chronic disease prevention. Continue Reading
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01 Sep 2021
Using Big Data to Enhance Population Health Management
Earlier this summer, experts from leading healthcare organizations highlighted ways big data can improve population health management. Continue Reading
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30 Aug 2021
SDOH Play Role in Surge in Youth Diabetes Cases, Health Disparities
A new study reveals Black and Hispanic youth are experiencing higher rates of type 1 and type 2 diabetes, presenting health disparities. Continue Reading
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26 Aug 2021
Few Hospitals Learned Population Health Lessons from COVID-19
Numerof’s sixth annual State of Population Health Survey Report reveals that few hospitals turned to population health to offset the financial impact of COVID-19. Continue Reading
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18 Aug 2021
Removing Race from Kidney Function Evaluation Causes Health Disparities
Researchers found that excluding race from kidney function evaluation could impact cancer treatment for Black patients, creating health disparities. Continue Reading
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17 Aug 2021
Finding Gaps in Hispanic Population Health Research
Researchers compared data from past and present studies to examine gaps in Hispanic population health research. Continue Reading
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17 Aug 2021
How Population Health Analytics Drives Value-Based Care Success
Preparing population health analytics infrastructure on the front-end is helping one federally qualified health center move toward value-based care success. Continue Reading
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03 Aug 2021
Population Health, COVID-19 Vaccine Rates Impacted by Racial Disparities
To protect population health and eliminate racial disparities, children in diverse communities should have equal access to the COVID-19 vaccine. Continue Reading
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03 Aug 2021
Population Health Data Modeling Evaluates COVID-19 Response
Researchers studied population health data modeling to look at how COVID-19 restricts affected infection and GDP. Continue Reading
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30 Jul 2021
Low Vaccination Rates Show Health Disparities, Impact Population Health
A recent study exhibits low vaccination rates among racial and ethnic minority communities, displaying health disparities and affecting population health. Continue Reading
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26 Jul 2021
Addressing Health Disparities by Improving Genomic Research
The American Heart Association released a scientific statement on encouraging diverse participation in genomic research to eliminate health disparities. Continue Reading
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21 Jul 2021
Chronic Diseases, COVID-19 Impact Population Health
Mayo Clinic researchers found that the population health of those under 45 regarding severe COVID-19 infection is greatly affected by chronic disease. Continue Reading
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20 Jul 2021
Chronic Lung Disease Causes Severe COVID-19 Infections
Researchers suggest that those with chronic lung disease are primed for severe COVID-19 infections. Continue Reading
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13 Jul 2021
Addressing the Connection Between Policing and Population Health
A recent study model shows the effect police actions can have on a community and population health. Continue Reading
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12 Jul 2021
Gene Therapy Improves Neurological Disease, Population Health Management
Researchers found a new method of gene therapy to help children born with AADC deficiency and enhance population health management. Continue Reading
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07 Jul 2021
Pop Health Data Models Refine Chronic Disease Prevention, Screening
A new study uses population health strategies to assist in examining changes in HPV cervical screening modalities, promoting chronic disease prevention. Continue Reading
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01 Jul 2021
Using SDOH Data to Boost Population Health Management in Alzheimer’s
Early results from an Alzheimer’s study using demographic and SDOH data guides population health management and health disparities work. Continue Reading
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28 Jun 2021
COVID-19 Sparks Decline in Life Expectancy, Highlights Disparities
A new analysis reveals a reduction in life expectancy due to COVID-19, underscoring health disparities impacting Black and Latino populations. Continue Reading
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25 Jun 2021
Mass General Hits Health Equality via Demographic Data Collection
Mass General Brigham announces a campaign to collect demographic data in order to create equitable care for all. Continue Reading
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23 Jun 2021
Epic Systems Pulls Ahead for Population Health Management Vendors
Arcadia, Epic, and Innovaccer receive recognition as most-well rounded leaders in population health management. Continue Reading
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22 Jun 2021
UTHSC Launches Tennessee Population Health Consortium
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center launched the Tennessee Population Health Consortium, an initiative devoted to improving health outcomes and equity. Continue Reading
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17 Jun 2021
Gateway Health Taps Population Health for Maternal Health Outcomes
1889 Jefferson Center for Population Health and Gateway Health Plan are partnering to improve maternal health outcomes. Continue Reading
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16 Jun 2021
AHA Study Shows US Lagging in Controlling High Blood Pressure
A new AHA study shows that the US population’s ability to control high blood pressure is wavering, with the rate of control falling by 7.5 percent from 2015 to 2018. Continue Reading
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10 Jun 2021
Health Disparities Tied to Gap in Rural, Urban Death Rates
Socioeconomic factors and rural health disparities are among the causes of the widening gap between rural and urban death rates in the US, a new study reveals. Continue Reading
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08 Jun 2021
COVID-19 Contact Tracing Had Little Impact on Population Health
Contact tracing had a minimal impact on population health and COVID-19 transmission, and two of three people were never reached for interviews, a new study found. Continue Reading
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03 Jun 2021
Racial Health Disparities Impact Mortality Rates After Brain Injury
Racial health disparities result in racial minorities being more than twice as likely to die during hospitalization for a traumatic brain injury, a recent report reveals. Continue Reading
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03 Jun 2021
Racial Disparities Impact Symptom Burden in Breast Cancer Patients
A study shows Black women reported lower levels of distress before chemotherapy than White women despite persistent racial disparities in breast cancer mortality. Continue Reading
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20 May 2021
Data Analytics Reveals Racial Disparities in COVID-19 Deaths
Data analytics uncover the true extent of racial disparities, revealing that research has underestimated the role of structural racism in COVID-19 deaths. Continue Reading
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19 May 2021
Social Determinants of Health Linked to Congenital Heart Disease
Hispanic ethnicity, rural residence, and lower socioeconomic status are among the social determinants of health that decrease the chances of prenatal detection of congenital heart disease. Continue Reading
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18 May 2021
Social Determinants of Health Tied to Premature Stroke Mortality
A recent study reveals premature stroke mortality disparities between US counties. Social determinants of health appear to be at the root of the problem. Continue Reading
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13 May 2021
Social Determinants Reveal Racial Disparities in Heart Disease Risk
High blood pressure, obesity, and socioeconomic factors may lead to racial disparities in heart disease risk. Experts call for an increase in preventative care and a closer look at social determinants of health. Continue Reading
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29 Mar 2021
City-Level Data Shows Stark Racial Disparities in Diabetes Deaths
An analysis of city-level data revealed that black Americans are dying from diabetes at higher rates than whites, representing significant racial disparities in chronic disease care. Continue Reading
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04 Mar 2021
Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors High in Minority Populations
The rate of cardiovascular disease risk factors is very high among Hispanic and Latino people living in the US. Continue Reading
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25 Aug 2020
How an ACO, FQHC Model Leveraged Social Determinants of Health
Community Care Cooperative is using the ACO model for population health management and address patient’s social determinants of health. Continue Reading
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22 Jul 2020
Genetics, Cardiovascular Health Both Contribute to Dementia Risk
People with genetic risk factors for dementia can still reduce their risk by improving their cardiovascular health. Continue Reading
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03 Jan 2020
Providing Holistic Preventive Health with Advanced Primary Care
With team-based care, data analytics, and an alternative financing model, advanced primary care is creating the path to preventive health that treats the whole patient. Continue Reading
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09 Jul 2019
5 Successful Risk Scoring Tips to Improve Predictive Analytics
Strategies for successful risk scoring can improve predictive analytics and population health management. Continue Reading
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03 Jul 2019
MGH Study Links Socioeconomic Status and Cardiovascular Disease
A new study finds an association between socioeconomic status and cardiovascular risk. Continue Reading
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31 Oct 2018
Combating Chronic Disease through the Social Determinants of Health
Reducing the impact of chronic diseases will require payers and providers to get to the root causes of long-term illness, many of which are attributable to the social determinants of health. Continue Reading
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28 Aug 2018
How to Choose a Population Health Management Company
Choosing a population health management company requires organizations to clearly define their goals and thoroughly research the health IT market. Continue Reading
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23 Jan 2018
PCPs Lack Time, Tools to Address Social Determinants of Health
Family physicians are struggling to find the time to address social determinants of health, but the AAFP is offering new resources to help them. Continue Reading
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23 Oct 2017
For Opioids and Substance Abuse, Big Data Analytics Is Just the Beginning
Behavioral health providers are starting to leverage big data analytics to take on the substance abuse ravaging the country, but they need more than health IT to make a difference. Continue Reading