Technology has accelerated changes in healthcare as a result of the public health crisis, offering patients convenient and safe ways to stay connected to their doctors. Telehealth, for example, allows patients to attend doctor appointments via video technology which...
Since COVID-19 began affecting our communities in March, nearly 75 million tests for the viral infection have been reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). For the public health laboratories and clinics that are processing results,...
As healthcare organizations scramble to figure out how to care for patients during the public health emergency, it’s easy to let chronic care management services fall behind. In fact, an Epic study revealed that preventative cancer screenings dropped between 86...
With the shift from fee-for-service to value-based care, population health management is a priority at most healthcare practices. But while many providers agree that it’s crucial, most organizations have a hard time implementing strategic population health...
Most clinical outcomes are credited to the acute care setting, but patients, too, play a significant role in improving their health and wellness. This is especially true for chronic disease patients who desire to manage their conditions but may lack the resources or...
Social determinants of health are the conditions by which people live, work, and play, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians. These environmental factors outside of the doctor’s office all play a significant role in an individual’s health and...
