Population Health
Ochsner Chief Clinical Transformation Officer Dr. Richard Milani explains how his company's system uses data patients collect at home to treat COPD, diabetes and hypertension. "Patients are thirsty for the data."
Mothers delivering via cesarean section covered by Medicaid had a 1.4 fold increase in infection compared to those covered by private insurance.
The Village Medical at Walgreens clinics will operate next to the retail pharmacies, providing primary care integrated with the pharmacy as well as nurses and social workers.
Searches for IUDs were 15 percent higher than expected following the 2016 election -- 10 to 21 million more searches than normal.
HealthEC works with clients to develop a care management plan using data analytics, according to Russ Fendley, the company's VP of business development.
The joint venture between provider and payer, which launched last year, has grown to about 50 plan sponsors across 15 counties.
Society as a whole must address this public health issue by creating tools patients need, says Ochsner CMIO Dr. Todd Burstain.
Avoiding readmissions is one the top goals for providers who seek to avoid financial penalties linked to high rates.
Duke Health will provide medical services and population health management programs while Blue Cross NC will handle enrollment, billing and claims services.
The two organizations are working together to standardize how data is collected, processed and integrated regarding SDoH.