Weekly News Roundup: June 14, 2019
Population Health
Population health is the phrase of the week. In this week’s roundup: a lesson from precision medicine that helps inform healthcare leaders on improving population health; three ways healthcare professionals can use social media to improve population health; an introduction to a data- and analytics-first approach to population health management; and how academic medical centers can boost population health management.
Three Ways Healthcare Professionals Can Use Social Media To Improve Population Health
From helping chronically ill people feel less isolated, to correcting the spread of diagnostic misinformation, to helping patients get the care they need faster, social media can offer a host of benefits to patients and the healthcare professionals treating them. Read More
Taking a Lesson from Precision Medicine to Improve Population Health, Patient Experiences
As the number of individuals with chronic conditions rises and consumer expectations continue to change, leaders are challenged to rethink how they impact population health and the patient experience. Precision medicine may provide a helpful framework. Read More
Introducing a Data- and Analytics-First Approach to Population Health Management
As healthcare costs continue to soar, organizations ranging from health systems to large employers increasingly assume a greater share of the financial risk for managing the health of populations. Most of these organizations, however, struggle to attain the optimum balance of high-quality care and cost containment-the building blocks of success in the new world of value-based care. Read More
How Academic Medical Centers Can Boost Population Health Management
With the healthcare industry embracing a comprehensive, holistic approach to patient care, more organizations are seeking to improve their population health management efforts. While providers, payers, and government agencies all have roles to play in enhancing population health, academic medical centers are in a unique position to support this effort. Read More
