Population Health

Dr. Holly Yang of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
By Bill Siwicki 10:53 am June 12, 2023
Dr. Holly Yang, board president of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, discusses social determinants of health, equity issues and virtual care – a "game changer" for underserved patients.
AWS sign at HIMSS global conference
By Andrea Fox 09:18 am June 09, 2023
Three updates to Amazon HealthLake aim to help EHR and health IT developers reduce complex data exports, boost interoperability and maintain compliance with federal API and data exchange rules.
A senior patient is using a blood pressure monitor while consulting with a doctor.
By Adam Ang 12:36 am June 09, 2023
Also, the University of Adelaide has started using the Sunrise EMR as part of their practical exams for medical students.
A nurse holding a digital tablet is assisting a patient lying in bed
By Adam Ang 01:12 am June 08, 2023
This kicks off their collaboration to turn the city into a smart city. 
Digital image of a brain with light beams that represents generative AI
By Andrea Fox 09:55 am June 07, 2023
LeanTaaS rolls out an AI autopilot in beta for its iQueue operations platforms, Carbon Health launches charting with artificial intelligence in its EHR and Clarify Health opens up Clara, its AI copilot, to select healthcare organizations.
Family eating a meal
By Jessica Hagen 04:10 pm June 06, 2023
The food delivery company will provide six boxes of produce per month to select individuals affected by cuts to pandemic-era SNAP benefits.
Hand holds a crystal ball before a sunset scene that is reflected inside the ball.
By Andrea Fox 11:01 am June 06, 2023
The virtual models will help researchers develop more personalized treatment plans, predict health outcomes, monitor chronic conditions and streamline drug development, a new report shows.
A physicians office with Asian and NHPI physicians and patients.
By Andrea Fox 10:58 am June 06, 2023
Masked in broad datasets, distinct subgroups within Asian, Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander populations can be subject to racialized health outcomes, according to researchers at Kaiser Family Foundation.
A doctor in a virtual consultation with a patient
By Adam Ang 10:29 pm June 05, 2023
The revised telehealth rules will take effect in September.
A doctor preparing for a virtual consultation
By Adam Ang 10:19 pm June 05, 2023
A nationwide pilot of the service is now ongoing.