Population Health

There is a need for regulatory "agility" during the coronavirus pandemic, says Dr. Amy Abernethy, principal deputy commissioner at the U.S. FDA.

Bogi Eliasen, director of health at the Copenhagen Institute for Future Studies, says we must use technology to focus on improving healthcare for the whole world, rather than just the richest 10% of the population.

Following an independent investigation in a trial participant's "unexplained illness," the company got the go-ahead to resume testing.

Blacks were more likely to serve in several occupations deemed essential during the pandemic, from healthcare support to social work.

Päivi Sillanaukee, ambassador for Health and Wellbeing of Finland and director-general of the Finnish Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, says managing the whole population during a global pandemic poses challenges, but we should share our learning.

Thinking about telehealth as a site of care is a philosophical consideration for those looking to sustain success with the care model.

CalvertHealth adds clinical decision support and the ability to see patient activity outside the four walls of the hospital, enabling, among other things, a 94% reduction in Dilaudid use.

The commission, which advises Congress on issues affecting Medicare, put forth a number of options aimed at maximizing care access while minimizing risk.

Expansion increases customer reach by 50% over last year, adding close to 80 new counties.

Ran Balicer, chief innovation officer at Clalit Health Services in Israel, discusses implementing innovative services on a patient population level, based on data to identify potential issues to prevent disease.