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HIMSS24 preview: Using cross-sector collaboration to improve public health

Mobi Health News

MARCH 8, 2024

Rachel Oldham, manager at Accenture, provides highlights of her upcoming HIMSS24 session "Dallas County Public Health Disease Surveillance and Investigation System."

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How Retailers Are the New Public Health Purveyors

Health Populi

JULY 15, 2020

In that moment, a Fortune 100 company stepped an entire foot, and not just a toe, into public health waters. [I I covered that event with joy here in Health Populi as soon as it was announced months earlier on February 14th]. The company re-branded from CVS/pharmacy to CVS Health. That was a watershed moment in U.S.

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Obesity is a Public Health Epidemic in the U.S. — The Case for GLP-1 Coverage, Affordability and Equity

Health Populi

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

were sensible, weight management would be treated as a public health issue,” David Cutler writes in the JAMA Health Forum dated August 15, 2024. health care” citing the example of weight loss medications — in short, the uptake of GLP-1 drugs to address Type 2 diabetes first, and subsequently obesity.

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For Public Health, U.S. Consumers See Opioids, Obesity, and Guns Top 3 Public Health Threats – But Lowering Healthcare & Drug Costs is Job 1 for Government

Health Populi

AUGUST 27, 2023

Americans cite opioids and fentanyl, obesity, and access to guns and firearms as the top three public health challenges this summer of 2023, according to the new Axios/Ipsos American Health Index. As for government priorities dealing with public health, though, U.S. The post For Public Health, U.S.

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A CHRO’s Perspective on Substance Use in the Workplace: Supportive Strategies to Help Your Workforce Thrive

Speaker: Smita Das, MD, PhD, MPH, Medical Director, Psychiatry and Naj Wright, MBA, C-Suite HR Executive

A 2021 New York University School of Global Public Health survey of 5,850 people who drink alcohol found that 29 percent have increased their drinking during the pandemic. The last year and a half has been one of extreme stress and anxiety for the American Workforce.

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Trust is a Superpower for Public Health – The 2024 Edelman Trust Barometer Through the Health Lens

Health Populi

APRIL 18, 2024

In addition, the politicization of health, dispersion of authority (with friends and family at least as trusted as scientists to “tell the truth on health”), and self-guided health (not necessarily in partnership with a licensed clinicians) can all be risks for health outcomes.

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ChatGPT's language bias poses risk in public health response: study

Mobi Health News

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Research from Asia has urged vigilance with the use of the chatbot while calling for AI language inclusivity.

Public Health

Redefining PPE As Primary Care, Public Health, and Health Equity – The Community PPE Index

Health Populi

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

.” Perhaps Definition 3 in the OED could be updated by a blog published online in the September 25, 2020, issue of Health Affairs, A New “PPE” For A Thriving Community: Public Health, Primary Care, Health Equity. In the U.S., In the U.S.,

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HL7 Launches Helios FHIR Accelerator For Public Health

Electronic Health Reporter

OCTOBER 20, 2021

A new initiative launched by Health Level Seven International (HL7) and jointly supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC) seeks to […].

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Apple, Google's contact tracing update streamlines user enrollment, asks less of public health developers

Mobi Health News

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Device owners in participating states will soon receive enrollment notifications, while public health authorities may automatically have Exposure Notification apps generated for them.

Public Health

U.S. surgeon general declares gun violence ‘a public health crisis’

FierceHealthIT

JUNE 25, 2024

Surgeon General Vivek Murthy declared firearm violence a public health crisis, as gun deaths and injuries punctuate daily life in America. | The nation’s top doctor called on policymakers to consider gun safety measures such as bans on assault weapons and universal background checks for all firearm purchases.

Public Health

Why patient burnout is a 'silent public health crisis'

Mobi Health News

APRIL 17, 2023

At HIMSS23, panelists discuss how providers can boost transparency and patient trust in the healthcare system.

Public Health

A Public Health Wake-Up Call: Reading Between the Lines in IQVIA’s 2023 Use of Medicines Report

Health Populi

MAY 4, 2023

It’s a volume speaking volumes on the current picture of prescribed meds, spending and revenues, health care utilization trends, and a forecast looking out to 2027. health care: “Wake up, public health!” In my read of this year’s review, I see a flashing light for U.S.

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News from the Consumer Technology Association and Withings Further Demonstrates Private Sector’s Role in the Pandemic and Public Health

Health Populi

JULY 28, 2020

This week, announcements from the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) and Withings further bolster the case for the private sector bolstering public health in this pandemic…and future ones to come beyond the Age of the Coronavirus. On 27th July, CTA announced the Association’s launch of the Public Health Tech Initiative.

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4 High-Paying Jobs In Public Health You Should Know About

Electronic Health Reporter

MARCH 30, 2022

The public health industry has many options for lucrative careers. However, employers prefer candidates who have relevant experience and a higher education degree in public health. The article 4 High-Paying Jobs In Public Health You Should Know About appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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House extends virtual care flexibilities beyond public health emergency

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 10, 2022

Senate, several COVID-19-era telehealth policies will remain in place for about five months after the public health emergency ends. In-person requirements for mental health , with providers not mandated to see their patients in person before conducting a mental telehealth visit. Audio-only care. Frank Pallone Jr., and Anna G.

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Pope Francis is a Public Health Advocate

Health Populi

JUNE 10, 2018

He is, I realized while watching this film and hearing this man of words, a public health advocate. ” These quotes make some of my case for the Pope as public health advocate. The post Pope Francis is a Public Health Advocate appeared first on HealthPopuli.com.

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Can Public Health Really Be Consumer Friendly?

Electronic Health Reporter

JANUARY 3, 2023

The article Can Public Health Really Be Consumer Friendly? I’m a grown man who’s afraid of needles. Yes, that’s an inconvenient fear in the time of vaccines and booster shots. This irrational dread plagued me when […]. appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Designing Digital Health for Public Health Preparedness and Equity: the Consumer Tech Association Doubles Down

Health Populi

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

At the same time, CTA has published a paper on Advancing Health Equity Through Technology which complements and reinforces the PHTI announcement and objective. Tribal health departments. Over 160,000 public and private labs. Hospitals and health care providers. Health plans. value-based).

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Fitbit partners with Singapore’s HPB on population-based public health initiative

Mobi Health News

AUGUST 21, 2019

The HPB is Singapore’s government agency that implements policy and programmes to improve the nation’s health, and a statutory board under the Ministry of Health (MOH). This is Fitbit’s first major integration of a digital health platform and wearables into a national public health program globally.

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HHS Announces Funding for Public Health IT Workforce Development Program

Electronic Health Reporter

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) today awarded $73 million in cooperative agreements as part of its Public Health Informatics & Technology […].

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Clinisys Acquires Promium to Further Grow Scientific, Environmental and Public Health Diagnostics Capabilities

Healthcare IT Today

MAY 12, 2023

Promium shares our deep belief that the future of improved public health is ensuring the highest safety in the food that we eat, water we drink, and in the environments which we live,” said Michael Simpson, CEO at Clinisys. Promium is a great fit with Clinisys.

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HHS releases HTI-2 proposed rule to advance interoperability for payer, public health IT

FierceHealthIT

JULY 10, 2024

Just six months after finalizing a sweeping regulation with new requirements for AI transparency and interoperability, the federal government's healthcare tech arm is proposing another major policy | The rule establishes new certification criteria designed to enable health IT for public health as well as health IT for payers to be certified under (..)

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CalOptima launches campaign delivering free naloxone, a first-of-its-kind accomplishment for a public health plan

FierceHealthIT

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Attempting to reduce the number of drug overdose deaths in Orange County, California, CalOptima Health is beginning a $15 million campaign to distribute free naloxone to members. CalOptima became the first public health plan to distribute free naloxone to members, the company recently announced.

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COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Extended

Telebehavioral Health Institute

JULY 28, 2020

COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Extended Until October The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) is extended until October of this year as announced by the Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Alex M. The post COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Extended appeared first on TBH Institute Blog.

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Environmental Health Surveillance Powered by GIS Technology Enhances Public Health Efforts at San Bernardino County

Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 1, 2023

San Bernadino Public Health knows that monitoring the mosquito population benefits community health directly. This is why the public health team is tracking mosquitos breeding areas and leveraging GIS technology to better coordinate mosquito control efforts in order to prevent the spread of disease.

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CDC awards $3.2B to public health departments

FierceHealthIT

DECEMBER 2, 2022

to public health departments. CDC awards $3.2B Fri, 12/02/2022 - 08:25.

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Self Care and Public Health Prevention Measures – #HITsm Chat Topic

Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 14, 2021

This week’s chat will be hosted by Maram Museitif (@MaramMPH) on the topic “Self-care in Light of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Public Health Preventions.” We’re excited to share the topic and questions for this week’s #HITsm chat happening Friday, 12/17 at Noon ET (9 AM PT). The […].

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HHS Announces $80 Million In American Rescue Plan Funding to Strengthen U.S. Public Health IT, Improve COVID-19 Data Collection, and Bolster Representation of Underrepresented Communities in Public Health IT Workforce

Electronic Health Reporter

JUNE 17, 2021

Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) is announcing the establishment of an $80 million Public […]. The article HHS Announces $80 Million In American Rescue Plan Funding to Strengthen U.S.

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Congress Extends Flexible Telehealth Rules Past Official End of COVID Public Health Emergency

Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 22, 2022

However, if no action was taken to head this off, these rules were due to expire with the official end of the COVID-19 public health emergency. For some time now, special pandemic rules have been in effect which allowed providers to offer various forms of government-funded telehealth.

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Public Health Transparency Leads to Better Outcomes at San Bernardino County

Healthcare IT Today

JULY 25, 2023

Healthcare IT Today sat down with Diana Ibrahim, Public Health Program Manager and Umang Sharma, Statistical Analyst at the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health ( SBCDPH ), to learn more. That information is used to raise awareness and to marshal resources to limit the spread.

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What’s Behind Microsoft’s New Public Health AI Play?

Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

In a play for public health street cred, Microsoft has announced the creation of a new program designed to help public health researchers and organizations to leverage AI.

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Reimbursement Repercussions for April 2023 End of Public Health Emergency

Telebehavioral Health Institute

JANUARY 17, 2023

While the official end of the public health emergency (PHE) was extended to April 2023 for many federal government programs, two federal actions will further extend the deadline for federal Medicare reimbursement until at least December 31, 2024.

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For Tempe AZ, Public Health Means Being a 20-Minute City

Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 28, 2023

Healthcare IT Today sat down with Dr. Stephanie Deitrick, Chief Data and Analytics Officer for the City of Tempe, to learn more about their public health initiatives and how it relates to being a 20-minute city.

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Familiar voices build trust in African public health initiatives

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 28, 2024

Asad Lilani, political strategy director at the Access Challenge, says the NGO recruits regional influencers and community members for its African vaccination campaigns. Their messages appear on each region's favored communications platform.

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COVID-19 tracking tech – weighing personal and public health benefits against privacy

Mobi Health News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Contact tracing apps, symptom checkers and other data-driven tools provide tangible benefits, but experts say that more can be done to educate individuals on what information they collect and how it's handled.

Public Health

Why an ICD Code for Loneliness May be the Key to Address this “Profound Public Health Threat”

Healthcare IT Today

MAY 27, 2024

The following is a guest article by Cindy Jordan, Co-Founder and CEO at Pyx Health Last year, US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy identified loneliness as a “ profound public health threat ” that can be just as hazardous to health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day.

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CDC offers updated advice for healthcare facilities' masking policies post-public health emergency

FierceHealthIT

MAY 11, 2023

CDC offers updated advice for healthcare facilities' masking policies post-public health emergency dmuoio Thu, 05/11/2023 - 16:35

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Becerra renews COVID-19 public health emergency another 90 days, possibly for last time

FierceHealthIT

JANUARY 11, 2023

Becerra renews COVID-19 public health emergency another 90 days, possibly for last time. Wed, 01/11/2023 - 12:18.

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HHS renews COVID-19 public health emergency order for another 90 days

FierceHealthIT

JANUARY 14, 2022

HHS renews COVID-19 public health emergency order for another 90 days. Fri, 01/14/2022 - 11:27.

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Senate health leaders preview bipartisan plan to overhaul the nation's public health response

FierceHealthIT

JANUARY 26, 2022

Senate health leaders preview bipartisan plan to overhaul the nation's public health response. Wed, 01/26/2022 - 12:17.

Public Health

HHS expands COVID-19 public health emergency until April, preserving key telehealth flexibilities

FierceHealthIT

JANUARY 8, 2021

HHS expands COVID-19 public health emergency until April, preserving key telehealth flexibilities. Fri, 01/08/2021 - 16:05.

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Remote Patient Monitoring After the Public Health Emergency (webinar)

Clear Arch Health

JULY 5, 2023

Online Search Email from Clear Arch Health Webinar Referral Conference/Trade Show Social Media Other Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Δ Δ The post Remote Patient Monitoring After the Public Health Emergency (webinar) appeared first on Clear Arch Health.

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Why experts say healthcare needs to extend the interoperability conversation to public health

FierceHealthIT

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Why experts say healthcare needs to extend the interoperability conversation to public health. Fri, 11/13/2020 - 15:43.

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HIMSS24 preview: Using cross-sector collaboration to improve public health

How Retailers Are the New Public Health Purveyors

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Obesity is a Public Health Epidemic in the U.S. — The Case for GLP-1 Coverage, Affordability and Equity

Webinars

For Public Health, U.S. Consumers See Opioids, Obesity, and Guns Top 3 Public Health Threats – But Lowering Healthcare & Drug Costs is Job 1 for Government

A CHRO’s Perspective on Substance Use in the Workplace: Supportive Strategies to Help Your Workforce Thrive

Trust is a Superpower for Public Health – The 2024 Edelman Trust Barometer Through the Health Lens

ChatGPT's language bias poses risk in public health response: study

Redefining PPE As Primary Care, Public Health, and Health Equity – The Community PPE Index

HL7 Launches Helios FHIR Accelerator For Public Health

Apple, Google's contact tracing update streamlines user enrollment, asks less of public health developers

U.S. surgeon general declares gun violence ‘a public health crisis’

Why patient burnout is a 'silent public health crisis'

A Public Health Wake-Up Call: Reading Between the Lines in IQVIA’s 2023 Use of Medicines Report

News from the Consumer Technology Association and Withings Further Demonstrates Private Sector’s Role in the Pandemic and Public Health

4 High-Paying Jobs In Public Health You Should Know About

House extends virtual care flexibilities beyond public health emergency

Pope Francis is a Public Health Advocate

Can Public Health Really Be Consumer Friendly?

Designing Digital Health for Public Health Preparedness and Equity: the Consumer Tech Association Doubles Down

Fitbit partners with Singapore’s HPB on population-based public health initiative

HHS Announces Funding for Public Health IT Workforce Development Program

Clinisys Acquires Promium to Further Grow Scientific, Environmental and Public Health Diagnostics Capabilities

HHS releases HTI-2 proposed rule to advance interoperability for payer, public health IT

CalOptima launches campaign delivering free naloxone, a first-of-its-kind accomplishment for a public health plan

COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Extended

Environmental Health Surveillance Powered by GIS Technology Enhances Public Health Efforts at San Bernardino County

CDC awards $3.2B to public health departments

Self Care and Public Health Prevention Measures – #HITsm Chat Topic

HHS Announces $80 Million In American Rescue Plan Funding to Strengthen U.S. Public Health IT, Improve COVID-19 Data Collection, and Bolster Representation of Underrepresented Communities in Public Health IT Workforce

Congress Extends Flexible Telehealth Rules Past Official End of COVID Public Health Emergency

Public Health Transparency Leads to Better Outcomes at San Bernardino County

What’s Behind Microsoft’s New Public Health AI Play?

Reimbursement Repercussions for April 2023 End of Public Health Emergency

For Tempe AZ, Public Health Means Being a 20-Minute City

Familiar voices build trust in African public health initiatives

COVID-19 tracking tech – weighing personal and public health benefits against privacy

Why an ICD Code for Loneliness May be the Key to Address this “Profound Public Health Threat”

CDC offers updated advice for healthcare facilities' masking policies post-public health emergency

Becerra renews COVID-19 public health emergency another 90 days, possibly for last time

HHS renews COVID-19 public health emergency order for another 90 days

Senate health leaders preview bipartisan plan to overhaul the nation's public health response

HHS expands COVID-19 public health emergency until April, preserving key telehealth flexibilities

Remote Patient Monitoring After the Public Health Emergency (webinar)

Why experts say healthcare needs to extend the interoperability conversation to public health

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