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Why Healthcare Leaders Want More from Population Health Technology

Why Healthcare Leaders Want More from Population Health Technology

on February 16, 2021 | By Wendy Bartlett

Population health is a popular buzzword within the healthcare industry, but for practices and providers, it’s much more than that.  In spite of the ever-increasing importance of understanding and improving the health of populations, 56 percent of healthcare leaders are underwhelmed by population health management technology. In fact, a significant number of healthcare practices (74 percent) either use no population health management tools at all or solely rely on their electronic health record (EHR) system for this function, whether due to a lack of effectiveness or their own hesitance to adopt new technologies.

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How Population Health Can Reduce COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy

How Population Health Can Reduce COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy

on February 9, 2021 | By Wendy Bartlett

The recent release of the COVID-19 vaccine has offered a glimmer of hope to people fighting the virus all over the globe. However, recent research shows that more than 30 percent of the U.S. public does not intend to vaccinate against COVID-19.  Although vaccine hesitancy is certainly nothing new, addressing these concerns is particularly paramount to achieve the ultimate goal: herd immunity. Not surprisingly, safety and quality control are among the top concerns regarding the COVID-19 vaccine.

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This Month’s Healthcare IT News: Population Health

on October 22, 2020 | By Wendy Bartlett

In recent years, population health has become an increasingly effective way for healthcare professionals to develop a stronger understanding and improve the health of their communities. Now, the COVID-19 pandemic has put a spotlight on the need for proactive management of population health.

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[Infographic] The Journey to Population Health

on April 1, 2020 | By Wendy Bartlett

Healthcare providers today are feeling the pressure to reduce rising healthcare costs and keep patients safe and healthy. To overcome these challenges, more focus must be placed on patient engagement tactics that target your riskiest populations.  This infographic highlights how two patients with the same clinical and financial situation can have dramatically different outcomes based on their engagement levels, as well as the impact it can have on the patient, your practice, and the entire health system.

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