Population Health

Surgeons doing surgery
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By 09:04 am October 25, 2023
Seamlessly integrating technologies can reduce retained surgical items events and support improved patient outcomes and reduced legal liabilities.
Telehealth consult between doctor and patient
By Nathan Eddy 10:58 am October 24, 2023
A study in the Annals of Internal Medicine shows that "ongoing telemedicine use is fairly effective in having limited return office visits, low emergency visit rates, and very low hospitalization rates compared to office visits."
photo of Dubai
By Rachel McArthur 03:56 am October 23, 2023
Professionals from around the world can join the discussion on key digital health topics at the GCC eHealth Workforce Development Conference (eHWDC 2023), scheduled to take place in Dubai at the end of the month. 
Healthcare workers looking at clipboard
By Jeff Lagasse 05:55 pm October 20, 2023
On average, covered workers contributed 17% of the cost of single coverage and 29% of the cost of family coverage. 
Doctor reading a medical chart from a digital tablet
By Adam Ang 12:07 am October 20, 2023
Also, Queensland University is replacing legacy IT systems across its network of clinics.
By Susan Morse 05:44 pm October 18, 2023
A Kaiser health plan did not make the 5-star list for 2024, but two plans by lesser known Devoted Health did. 
Dr. Tomi Pastinen, director of Children’s Mercy Kansas City's Center for Pediatric Genomic Medicine
By Andrea Fox 11:15 am October 16, 2023
The Kansas City hospital has developed a process for performing whole-genome sequencing tests in the clinical setting. The next step is to use the data in clinical validation testing, says the director of its Genomic Medicine Center.
Stethoscope resting on tablet
By Andrea Fox 07:19 am October 13, 2023
Dr. Ben Zaniello, chief medical officer of PointClickCare, explains three pathways to consider to achieve whole person care and shares his personal experiences engaging SDOH on post-acute care coordination.
Researchers reading findings from a software analysis
By Adam Ang 01:48 am October 13, 2023
Also, BLK-Max Hospital in India is offering a training fellowship for robotic surgery.
A smiling doctor facing a patient in a consultation
By Adam Ang 02:22 am October 12, 2023
Guidelines on mental health data sharing are also on the pipeline.