Population Health
New research by Wolters Kluwer shows that trust in non-traditional primary care settings continues to grow – and with rising drug costs, primary care decentralization is likely to continue.
Some healthcare professionals should learn more about the unique health needs of LGBTQ people and the value of collecting sexual orientation and gender identity data, says Dana Trampas, senior digital health specialist at HIMSS.
The new Community Care Outcomes Maturity Model helps organizations improve outcomes for the non-acute care that most people use each day, says Natasha Ramontal, digital health strategist for community outcomes and analytics for HIMSS.
Encouraging state and regional HIMSS chapters to advocate for healthcare information policies in their area is critical, says Lawrence Voyten, HIMSS board member and national advocacy chair.
Encouraging students with diverse backgrounds to pursue healthcare IT careers in Northeast Ohio and around the world is crucial, says Grady Burrows, executive director of HIT in the CLE.
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Digital cognitive assessments analyze a patient's voice and responses to better inform cognitive care and reduce clinicians' administrative burden, explains Dr. John Showalter, CPO at Linus Health.
The cost of health inequities can negatively impact business, says Dr. Jay Bhatt, managing director at Deloitte, who explains why healthcare organizations should factor health equity into each business decision they make.
