Population Health

The settlement addresses allegations that UCLA's intervention program restricted access to a disabled toddler.

In population health, a 10% weight loss makes a huge difference, say experts.

Google is licensing its model focused on detecting diabetic retinopathy in India and Thailand, where an estimated 6 million people will have access to screenings at no cost, says Sunny Virmani, group product manager of health AI at Google.  

The challenge is ensuring plan members have a direct connection to behavioral healthcare, says Shana Hoffman, CEO of Lucet.  

Underinsured Americans often skip or delay care, resulting in the worsening of health conditions, survey finds.

Patients need a safe, effective operational hospital that can  ensure access to their data, says Lee Kim, senior principal for cybersecurity and privacy at HIMSS.

One of the biggest barriers in using AI clinical algorithms to reduce health disparities is the need for representative data sets, says Dr. Keisuke Nakagawa, director of innovation at UC Davis Health and co-chair of the HIMSS SDOH Committee.  

Leveraging data across the spectrum of care can improve maternal health outcomes and help lift this country’s high mortality and morbidity rates, says Valerie Rogers, senior director of government relations at HIMSS.  

Twenty-four states have received approval for renewal of Section 1115 waivers, along with additional funding, to develop programs not normally allowed in Medicaid plans to address needs and deliver services, says Mike Relli, principal at Knight Consulting and a New Jersey HIMSS chapter member.  

The HIMSS Chapter Advocacy Task Force allows for a unified voice for advocacy and mentorship, says Marjorie Rosen, HIMSS Chapter Advocacy vice chair.