Racial minorities, lower-income individuals, and uninsured or publicly insured patients were significantly less likely to report that they had received screenings for oral cancer, revealing critical...
New artificial intelligence (AI) helps radiologists more accurately read breast cancer screening images through deep learning models.
The model read and interpreted the findings of digital breast...
Addressing the social determinants of health (SDOH) in a community can seem like an insurmountable task, but Humana’s best practices show that a changing health system is ready to tackle these problems.
The SDOH are factors outside...
A new Yale University study demonstrates how machine learning can replace traditional clinical assessments for more accurate cardiovascular risk assessment.
Published in Radiology, the study aimed at...
Geisinger will use artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for early detection and prevention of high-burden disease. The technology will allow for better population health management in...
Two studies published in Lancet HIV used predictive analytics to help providers identify patient candidates for preventive HIV treatment.
The algorithms identify patients who are at high-risk for...
A national survey of pharmacy directors revealed that pharmacists play an active role in stewardship programs to prevent the misuse of opioids. Stewardship programs are coordinated programs that...
Humana’s Bold Goal project is continuing to bear fruit for individuals with chronic conditions as the payer focuses in on addressing the social determinants of population health.
The ongoing...
A higher number of primary care providers (PCPs) in a given region is associated with significant gains in life expectancy for resident populations, according to a new study published in JAMA Internal...
Google is working to support public health by adding detailed opioid disposal site data to its maps and search results, according to a blog post from the tech company.
Recognizing that the majority of...
Illinois-based NorthShore University HealthSystem is partnering with Color to bring genomic data into the decision-making process for primary care.
The DNA10K initiative will engage more than 10,000...
Developing a comprehensive, effective population health management (PHM) program is often a long and challenging journey – one that requires healthcare providers to forge strong partnership with...
One of the proudest moments in a physician’s life is when he or she crosses the stage to shake hands with faculty and receive the coveted MD degree.
The embossed leatherette folio...
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield has saved nearly $1.2 billion – yes, billion – since 2011 by implementing a patient-centered medical home (PCMH) model across ninety percent of its contracted...
Rumors of Amazon’s entry into the prescription drug distribution market have not been greatly exaggerated. The e-commerce giant today announced the acquisition of PillPack, a company that...
Healthcare payers and providers are focusing their big data analytics work on population health management says a new survey conducted by Deloitte on behalf of NEJM Catalyst, but have yet to...
Family physicians recognize the important role that the social determinants of health play in managing population, but lack the time, tools, and resources to have meaningful conversations with their...
Effective population health management is beginning to require healthcare providers to rely heavily on big data derived from both their own health IT systems and from their business...
Giving physicians individualized data on how their opioid prescription rates compare to their peers may not have a measurable effect on reducing the number of patients who receive the medications,...
The CVS Health takeover of Aetna has technophiles and analytics pundits abuzz for a number of reasons, many of which have to do with the fundamental reshaping of the consumer landscape in Jeff...
