Population Health

Those who violate the in-person requirement for providing medication abortions could face a fine of up to $50,000.

Researchers from the University of California, San Diego found that factors such as lack of insurance, economic instability and poor transportation to obtain care were associated with a 30-day readmission.

A physician expert discusses why, among other priorities, provider CIOs should get the data required to ensure sustainable quality in medical transports.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had spillover effects on screening and preventive care. But even before the novel coronavirus, adequate screening for disease, especially among vulnerable people, was still a public health concern. A recent study from the Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University found that even though screening rates have improved, about one in five women still do not receive a test for syphilis during pregnancy –- which is recommended by the CDC given the serious threat syphilis can pose to the health of the fetus.  Brian Dixon, study senior author and director of public health informatics at the Regenstrief Institute, joined Healthcare IT News to speak about his research and the role IT can play in informatics. Like what you hear? Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Play!    Talking points: -Rates of congenital syphilis have been rising -Previous studies have largely only used claims data -The benefits of syphilis screening during pregnancy-Disparities in syphilis screening rates, and what might be behind them -The potential effects of COVID-19 on screening rates -How public health leaders could use information like this -More ways health IT can be used to support public health objectives -The next projects on deck at Regenstrief More about this episode: Regenstrief, IU launch public and population health program Regenstrief launches initiative to disseminate SDOH data How HIEs can enable public health reporting when EHRs fall short Hospitals facing big hurdles to public health data reporting CIOs plan big investments in EHR optimization and pop health IT

The Connected Health Initiative stressed the importance of seamless information exchange throughout the care continuum in a letter to National Coordinator Micky Tripathi.

Dr. Jay Anders, chief medical officer at Medicomp Systems, describes how technology can help track hallmark indicators and better engage patients for quality care.

An algorithm that can help predict atrial fibrillation can also assist in identifying patients with a bigger chance of cognitive decline.

Layo George founded the Wolomi app to help women of color navigate the healthcare system and to bring joy to the birthing journey.