Complimentary from the publishers of Population Health News September 2018

"In the UK, a different approach is available – the universal healthcare system has enabled population data to be sourced in the form of structured data feeds from every primary care physician in the country. This data is then used to design national-level screening and engagement programs, and to determine which interventions actually work, and most controversially, which interventions to fund."
- Robbie Hughes, Founder and CEO, Lumeon

"Current regulations limit the incentive [that can be offered to individuals participating in a health-contingent health promotion program] to 30 percent of the total cost of individual coverage for meeting the standards of the health-contingent program. For tobacco cessation-related activities, the limit is 50 percent of the total cost of individual coverage."

Excerpted from: Population Health News, Volume 5 Number 9, September 2018, "Avoiding the 'Trough of Sorrow' and Other Programming Pitfalls to Drive Engagement in Your Company’s Health Promotion Program," by Grant Piotti, M.S.

Understanding the PHR's Place in Your Population Health Strategy

While the concept of personal health records has been around for quite a while, the increasing push toward population health management and value-based care has made successfully incorporating them into your strategy more important than ever. In this critical webinar, we'll discuss the state of the PHR and learn how you can leverage them to achieve your patient care goals.

National Academy of Medicine: Six Important Considerations in Designing a Population Health Tax Credit

1. Source of funds: Who is the taxpayer?
2. Market conditions: Are there markets that can be stimulated to produce population health?
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Source: National Academy of Medicine, September 24, 2018

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Avoiding the "Trough of Sorrow" and Other Programming Pitfalls to Drive Engagement in Your Company's Health Promotion Program by Grant Piotti, M.S.
Thought Leaders' Corner: How Can Analytics Help Promote Population Health?
Industry News with a brief regarding Elevian.
Catching Up With... Robbie Hughes
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