Population Health

Bald male patient lays in an ER hallway
By Andrea Fox 10:57 am November 15, 2023
Using a census-based survey index that captures population-level socioeconomic risk for health disparities, researchers found that hospitals serving marginalized populations were 21% less likely to engage in interoperable data exchange than the rest.
A CCTV screen showing an AI identifying an individual's push-pull behaviour
By Adam Ang 02:03 am November 15, 2023
Together with SK Telecom, the city also aims to develop a data-based social intervention plan to improve their quality of life.
A doctor taking a consultation remotely at night
By Adam Ang 02:22 am November 14, 2023
Rural communities have been experiencing delays in healthcare delivery caused by a double whammy of staff shortage and unsustainable after-hours roster, Te Whatu Ora notes.
A doctor checking on a patients file on a laptop computer
By Adam Ang 02:16 am November 14, 2023
Local health officials have pointed out the poor health IT infrastructure that hinders the broad uptake of EMR.
HIMSS president and CEO Hal Wolf and NHIA Director General Chung-Liang Shih during the signing of a memorandum of understanding in Taiwan
By Adam Ang 08:39 pm November 13, 2023
They will also collaborate on building cybersecurity resilience and workforce development.
Clinician uses a mobile app for mental health support.
By Andrea Fox 12:24 pm November 13, 2023
Patients can access automated accessible mental health care tools, which could improve value-based care outcomes and enhance community provider workflows.
Doctor pointing out item on table to group of sitting healthcare workers
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Building at Emory University in Atlanta
By Mike Miliard 10:58 am November 09, 2023
The goal of the new initiative is to explore ways to harness artificial intelligence and machine learning to "facilitate healing while improving equitable access to healthcare," says the college's president.
Healthcare workers using a computer
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Scientists working on a lab experiment using a digital tablet
By Adam Ang 01:41 am November 07, 2023
A new report points out India's enormous potential to become a global medical device powerhouse.