Population Health

<p>The introduction of a command center that looks at efficiencies and finances has been a key driver in the Middle East, says Sam Amory, managing director for the Middle East and Africa at Dedalus.</p>

The additional capital will help Pelago accelerate its product roadmap and advance clinical research efforts.

The proposed rates for hospices that do not submit required quality data would be -1.4%.

<p>People are demanding more, and they want a way to hack the system, says patient advocate and 2024 Changemaker Award recipient Grace Cordovano, cofounder of Unblock Health.</p>

CMS wants to expand its ability to impose financial penalties for health and safety deficiencies. 

<p>Data is being used to identify high-risk neighborhoods and inform public health officials, says 2023 HIMSS Changemaker recipient Gabriela Mustata Wilson, health and public health informatics director at the Multi-Interprofessional Center for Health Informatics.<br />  </p>

<p>The book "Diagnosed: An Insider's Guide for Your Healthcare Journey," came out of gaps in their own care experiences, says Cris Ross, CIO of Mayo Clinic, and Edward Marx, CEO of Marx Advisory.<br />  </p>

Final rule aims to make it easier for millions to enroll and keep their health coverage, CMS says.

<p>AI, technology to improve maternal health outcomes and funding for public health data modernization are big topics at HIMSS24, says Tom Leary, SVP and head of government relations at HIMSS.<br />  </p>

<p>The lack of corporate oversight and structure found in many large corporations allows Ozarks Healthcare to implement policies and workflows with more agility, says Dr. Priscilla Frase, CMIO at the independent, rural health organization and 2024 HIMSS Changemaker Award recipient.<br />  </p>