According to County Health Rankings, 80% of population health is related to social, economic, environmental and behavioral factors, versus 20% attributed to medical care. Cleveland Clinic’s Community Care Medical Director explains the importance of community health efforts and talks about response efforts to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Exploring U.S. Stroke Epidemiology Across Demographic and Urban-Rural Divides
U.S. database analyses show that risk of readmission for stroke is impacted by race (but not age or sex) and that stroke risk factor prevalence is surging most markedly in rural America.
Surgical Outcomes Linked to Geographic Measures of Socioeconomic Status and Deprivation
Link between surgical outcomes and geographic measures of socioeconomic status and deprivation has important implications for population health and rankings of hospital quality. Jesse Schold, PhD, explains the findings of his recent study, and what it means for the future of healthcare.
Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist to Lead One of Busiest Obstetrics Practices in Ohio
Nationally recognized Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialist Edward Chien, MD, MBA, has been appointed Chair of the Department of Ob/Gyn. In this Q&A, Dr. Chien discusses what he views as the most exciting areas of opportunity in Ob/Gyn and his vision for Ob/Gyn care at Cleveland Clinic.
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A Close Look at the Population Health Model
Cleveland Clinic’s ACNO of Care Coordination and Ambulatory Services shares insight on what the population health model looks like in practice and how organizations can transition to value-based care and measure its success.
Running in Place
Primary care physicians discuss the unique burdens of internists, the effects of population health and digital innovation and the future of internal medicine.
Delivering Mental Healthcare Where Children Are: At School
Only 50%-80% of youth with mental health diagnoses get the mental health services they need. Cleveland Clinic Children’s School-Based Healthcare program seeks to change that.
Ischemic Stroke Risk Factors Are on the Rise in Native Americans
A population already at high risk of stroke has seen significant increases in the prevalence of almost all risk factors since 2000, a registry study shows. The findings are a clarion call for clinicians.
Enhancing Population Health with Integration of a Geriatric Pharmacy Specialist
Taking into account a patient’s medication profile aims to improve quality of life for older adults and better align medications to patient’s real needs and preferences.
APRN/PA Transition to Practice Program Expands
Cleveland Clinic expands its APRN/PA Transition to Practice onboarding initiative to include additional specialties: oncology, connected care and hospitalist.