Population and Public Health

C3HIE and THSA are calling their bidirectional data-sharing agreement a groundbreaking end to data silos. Simplified access to the largest pool of health data in the state will transform care, the health information exchanges say.

As chair of the Public Health and Environment Committee, Baltimore Councilwoman Phylicia Porter helps direct local policy and legislation on health disparities.

Providers in six states face "a steep learning curve" managing new financial risks, processes and training burdens under the mandatory Medicare prior authorization and claims review pilot starting in 2026, says Jeff Ladner, chief product officer at Onspring.

The agency confirmed that eligible Medicare telehealth reimbursements would be processed retroactively for virtual visits, and cleared up confusion on provider home address reporting requirements.

New HIMSS toolkit offers a practical way to translate data into action.

The Institute for Healthier Living Abu Dhabi's CEO, Dr. Nicole Sirotin, says the Institute is developing the world's first longevity care standards to help build a system that rewards keeping people healthier, not treating illness.

The joint initiative is meant to develop specific rural healthcare strategies, rather than simply adapting urban models. The aim is to co-create a unified operating approach that benefits rural providers and patients alike.

Validated using Hong Kong's four-million-EMR dataset, the Chinese University of Hong Kong's diabetes model is now being expanded to cover other chronic diseases.

Latest public hospital reform pilots in Jiangsu Province are applying AI to primary care triage, diagnostic support, population health profiles, and referral tracking.

When healthcare organizations share vital data between EMS and hospital systems, they can gain critical insights that inform care coordination and capacity planning.