June 23, 2017
The Friday Five: Population Health News, June 19-23
Consumer interest in virtual healthcare is growing, the connection between blue light exposure and sleep problems, and more. 1. WebMd reports that a growing number of physicians and researchers are concerned […]
June 20, 2017
Men’s Health Month: Four Numbers All Men Need to Know
This is a guest post by Kristen Nichols Heitman, MPH, an epidemiologist in the Rickettsial Zoonoses Branch in the Division of Vector-Borne Diseases in the National Center for Emerging Zoonotic […]
June 16, 2017
The Friday Five: Population Health News, June 12-16
Healthcare leaders weigh in on the future of precision medicine, takeaways from HHS’s cybersecurity report, and more. 1. A new study has found that two billion people around the world […]
June 9, 2017
The Friday Five: Population Health News, June 5-9
This week in population health and technology news: Apple unveils enhanced fitness features for watchOS4, why healthcare cybersecruity is in critical condition and more. 1. According to a new report […]
June 6, 2017
Five Steps Employers Can Take to Launch an Engaging Wellness Program – And How BioIQ Can Help
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that nearly one out of three people in the U.S. are pre-diabetic or diabetic, one out of three are hypertensive, and one out […]
June 2, 2017
The Friday Five: Population Health News, May 30–June 2
The healthcare API marketplace is on track for rapid growth, how video technology is changing healthcare around the world, and more. 1. According to a new report by Transparency Market […]
May 30, 2017
Preventive Screening and Education are Key to Reducing Skin Cancer Risk
This is a guest post by Kristen Nichols Heitman, MPH, an epidemiologist in the Rickettsial Zoonoses Branch in the Division of Vector-Borne Diseases in the National Center for Emerging Zoonotic […]
May 26, 2017
The Friday Five: Population Health News, May 22-26
How the IoMT is revolutionizing senior care, the increasing ROI of telemedicine programs, and more. 1. According to HIStalk, a survey conducted by Reach Health found that telemedicine services at […]
May 24, 2017
What Healthcare Organizations Can Learn From the Latest Cyberattack
Data security has become a top priority for healthcare organizations and it’s importance was reinforced earlier this month when computers around the world were infected by WannaCry, the largest ransomware […]
May 19, 2017
The Friday Five: Population Health News, May 15-19
The link between geography and cardiovascular disease, what employers need to know about fitness trackers and more. 1. In the most recent round of malware attacks, more than 3000,000 computers […]
May 16, 2017
Highlights From National Stress Awareness Month
Everyone experiences stress at some point, but left unchecked, it can have serious consequences on our health, relationships, jobs and overall wellbeing. Long-term stress can lead to a wide range […]
May 12, 2017
The Friday Five: Population Health News, May 8-12
The link between where you live and cancer risk, why more urgent care providers are offering telemedicine services, and more. 1. Where you live may play a role in your […]
May 9, 2017
Increase Engagement in Health Screening Programs With a Customizable Participant Portal
Engage people on the journey to better health with an intuitive interface that guides them through all aspects of a screening program. When it comes to health screening, the most […]
May 5, 2017
The Friday Five: Population Health News, May 1-5
Leveraging analytics to reduce healthcare costs, how vitamin D and exercise can reduce the risk of heart disease, and more. 1. The Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT […]
May 2, 2017
BioIQ Receives Stevie Awards for the Fourth Consecutive Year
BioIQ was named the winner of two Stevie® Awards in The 15th Annual American Business Awards, the nation’s premier business awards program. BioIQ took home awards in two categories: A […]
April 28, 2017
The Friday Five: Population Health News, April 24-28
New ways population health tools can help manage infectious diseases, Trump appoints a nurse to serve as acting surgeon general and more. 1. The Trump administration has appointed Rear Adm. […]
April 25, 2017
Ten Ways to Manage Stress at Work
This is a guest post by Kristen Nichols Heitman, MPH, an epidemiologist in the Rickettsial Zoonoses Branch in the Division of Vector-Borne Diseases in the National Center for Emerging Zoonotic […]
April 21, 2017
The Friday Five: Population Health News, April 17-21
Identifying stroke symptoms with wearables, a simple way to reduce cancer risk and more. 1. A new study supports growing evidence that taking a daily, low-dose aspirin can prevent some […]
