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Here's what we're getting ourselves into

Your Local Epidemiologist

’s hearing for Health and Human Secretary of the United States is soon. the rise of chronic disease), seems willing to push back against the food industry, and has tapped into the frustrations many Americans have with health institutions. trillion agency and far-reaching public health policy. .”

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IHME study reveals significant progress and gaps in the global fight against HIV/AIDS

News Medical Health Sciences

The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) has published a new study in The Lancet HIV journal that revealed significant progress in the global fight against HIV/AIDS, alongside a stark warning that current trends indicate the world is not on track to meet the ambitious UNAIDS 2030 targets.

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Data-Driven Organizations Must Use Talent Analytics Wisely

Smart Data Collective

Human resources (HR) professionals play a critical role in this process, and one powerful tool they can utilize is HR metrics. By understanding and implementing the right HR metrics, organizations can make data-driven decisions, optimize their workforce, and ultimately drive organizational success. Identify employee health concerns.

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Advances in Data Analytics Are Rapidly Transforming Nursing

Smart Data Collective

It’s used now to predict other viral surges — the flu for example — and provide more general evaluations of local health. Being admitted can be a traumatic experience for many people, even excepting the fact that it usually means their health is bad. Big data is driving big changes in healthcare. Heartrate plummets.

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Hospitals rated lowest for Workers' Comp

Managed Care Matters

Yesterday we revealed the highest-rated hospitals for workers’ comp…today Health Strategy Associates is DIS - pleased to reveal the 10 lowest scoring hospitals in the US for workers’ compensation. HSA’s payer clients utilize the Tool in PPO network development and assessment, facility evaluation and direction of care.

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ICU Doctors’ Ability to Save Lives Vary Wildly

Mercola

For background, "the best doctors" are normally measured with imperfect metrics such as: Reputation Word of mouth recommendations, which medical school they came from and number of years in practice Certification The different specialty certifications a doctor has, etc.

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How Excess Iodine Is Undermining Thyroid Health and What to Do About It

Mercola

Our discussion explored the intricate relationship between iodine intake and thyroid health, uncovering a paradox that has significant implications for your health. In the 1920s, iodine was added to table salt as a public health measure to prevent goiters a swelling of the thyroid gland. And there's a linear relationship.