Complimentary from the publishers of
Population Health News
February 2019 |
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"Cellular technology allows data to become more reliable and
comprehensive. Patients and their providers are more engaged and are
realizing better health outcomes as a direct benefit. With the value of
cellular technology for diabetes management being brought to light, I
predict that adoption of cellular-enabled solutions will continue to
accelerate in the years ahead especially for individuals in rural
communities." - Cliff McIntosh, Chief Executive Officer, Smart Meter. |
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Social Determinants
of Health: By the Numbers • 553,742 – People who experienced at least one night of homelessness in 2017 • 12.3% - People living below the poverty level • 12.7% - People 25+ without a high school degree • 25% - Lower income patients who missed or rescheduled appointments because of lack of transportation. Excerpted from: Population Health News, Population Health News, Volume 11 Number 2, February 2019, "Helping Patients Overcome Social Determinants of Health with Master Data Management," by Bruce Leyton, Director, Embedded Solutions, VisionWare. |
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Sara Heath: 3 Top Strategies to Address the Social Determinants of Health1. Working to Address Food
Security Source: Patient Engagement HIT, February 26, 2019 check out more lists on healthsprocket. "What's on your list?" |
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