By David Harlow – It is often said that social determinants of health are more important than many of the things we think of as more closely associated with health, such as health care services, health literacy, engagement in one’s own health care, adherence to prescribed health care treatment and medication.
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By David Harlow – It is often said that social determinants of health are more important than many of the things we think of as…
By Teri Thomas – HIEs are hubs for sharing clinical and administrative data across the boundaries of healthcare organizations and the healthcare community. Unfortunately, many were put in place without experienced leadership and without sustainable business models.
By Dhaya Sivakumar – Whether it’s our mobile phones taking note of our location, wearables recording our heartrates, or websites collecting information about what links we click and how long we spend on a page, humans have inadvertently become large-scale data producers, and the quantity of data being produced is increasing exponentially.
By Leala M. Williams – Long gone are the days of standalone demographic and paper medical record files in a physician office. A patient’s record is now digital and likely exists in multiple hospitals, physician offices, and other ancillary services across cities, states, and countries.
By Kurt Waltenbaugh – Consider that 60% of overall health is determined by socioeconomic and behavioral determinants, but make up just 4% of the national health budget. Conversely, just 10% of an individual’s overall health is determined by medical needs, yet approximately 88% of US healthcare spending goes towards patient care.
By Sarianne Gruber – Beth Meyers’ passion is bringing technology into the real world of patient care as an adjunct to the expertise of clinical care providers. Luckily, I was able to secure a seat at Ms. Meyer’s presentation on BI Transformation into Insights recently.
By Brian Ahier – I have a confession to make – I am a data geek. I love the clear and precise nature of data. Data are foundational to everything. Properly organized data become the building blocks for information, which leads to knowledge and ultimately, wisdom.
By Sarianne Gruber – The ground breaking waiver, as chronicled by Gregory Allen, Program Development and Management Director at the New York State Department of Health, spurred a transition for the State’s underserved communities.