Population Health
The technology is there to make navigating the healthcare system easier for those with cognitive deficits caused by traumatic brain injury, says Laura Jantos.
The Foundry will engage regional experts and offer an idea lab, dry and wet labs, manufacturing space, and access to modeling technology.
The model seeks to guide systems change toward the "quadruple aim" goals of improved outcomes, patient and staff experience, and reduced costs.
Rural residency tends to favor lower mortality, although it was not cited as a direct cause.
There were several policy changes that had immediate effects, such as shortened enrollment periods and reductions in hospital payments.
The results are encouraging in light of the spreading coronavirus, a high-visibility public health threat of international concern.
Innovation is a core competency that needs to be the responsibility of everyone, says HIMSS20 speaker Kristen Raber.
Little progress is being made to integrate social services with medical care despite increased attention and effort.
Miamians are the most health-conscious while Minnesotans are the least of people in 18 cities surveyed.
Preventing the spread of infections could save as much as $41 million in healthcare costs and improve outcomes for those living with the virus.