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In recent years, population health has become an increasing priority for companies. The pandemic has pushed workplace wellness into the spotlight and highlighted the need to take greater care of the health and well-being of staff. As more organizations look to improve population health issues on a broader scale, there has been a marked shift Read more…
For decades, healthcare spending in the United States has not been sustainable. Even before COVID-19, healthcare costs were rising at an alarming rate, consuming a huge chunk of the country’s national income. In 2021, the U.S. spent $4.3 trillion (18% of its GDP) on healthcare. As the burden of chronic diseases and other health risks Read more…
Population health analytics is the systematic examination of health data of a population to identify and address factors that may be causing problems with population health and well-being. One of the earliest recorded instances of population health measurement was in 15th century England, where between 1665-1666, authorities in the city of London used death records Read more…
Remarkable improvements to healthcare and medicine have resulted in a substantial increase in life expectancy over the last century. For context, the average life expectancy in the United States at birth in 1910 was just 50 years. A century later, in 2010, it had risen to about 79 years. However, although we’re living longer, we’re Read more…
Smoking is a serious health problem that affects millions of people around the world. It is the leading cause of preventable death and is responsible for various serious health issues, including lung cancer, heart disease, depression, and risk of stroke. Therefore, workplaces must implement a Smoking Cessation Programs to help personnel quit smoking and improve Read more…
