As the coronavirus continues to spread across the United States there are state policymakers taking action to contain the virus using information and technology. Some states are using information and technology to increase access to telehealth and to
The coronavirus pandemic is shedding light on how important health exchange data and interoperability is. In Florida, there is one health information exchange that created a portal where all health systems and patients can have access to health recor
During this coronavirus pandemic we are hearing a lot about how are people going to handle loss of money to pay their bills and feed their families, how the economy might tank, and how the healthcare system is being overloaded. What we’re not hearing
This is the time for adaptive leadership to come forward and figure out how they can help communities adapt to the future that’s coming, particularly since most people are resistant to change. People are struggling right now and the coronavirus pande
Data can be used to do a lot of things. The amount of data around health is enormous and it continues to grow. The data that is available can help identify several things, to include cost-effective programs and policies around health. If we have this
Messaging is important and certain words and language have negative meanings for people and lead to stigmatizing attitudes toward certain populations of people. Today the NIC hosted a webinar that was around making a case for meaningful systems chang
Social distancing is a term many of us have been hearing a lot of over the last few weeks due to the coronavirus pandemic. To assist with social distancing many states have closed schools, restaurants, movie theaters, gyms, etc., and while social dis
There are systems and policies put in place that are meant to create, support, and promote economic opportunity but sadly, and in most cases, they end up creating more stigma, burdens, and devaluation among low-income people. Things like Medicaid, Su
Access to affordable housing continues to decline as rent and the cost of homes continues to increase, and the wage gap hits record highs. There is this belief across the United States that if you “pull yourself up by bootstraps” and work hard you wi
The coronavirus is spreading rapidly across the world and healthcare systems and governments are working non-stop to contain and eliminate this virus. In the latest HIMSS podcast, they discuss how new technology is playing a role in this pandemic and
The coronavirus is rapidly spreading across the United States and has infected more than 1,000 people. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provided guidance on the virus which includes proper hygiene protocols, staying away from larg
Years ago, when I worked as a certified nurse-midwife in a federally qualified health center in the South Bronx in New York City, I worried: Was I actua
Thanks to those who participated in the webinar I guided yesterday, Transforming Your Data Into Impact, and I appreciate Daniel, Sondes, and others at NIC/Stewards of Change for carving out time for this discussion.
A paradigm shift in information systems is underway. Paradigm is a big word, and often misused. (Drama for advertising purposes.) But this one is real. In the coming years there's going to be a fundamental change in how people think about information
Quotes from Ibram X. Keni's new book, How to Be an Anti Racist
"What's the problem with being "not racist"? It is a claim that signifies neutrality...The opposite of "racist" isn't "not racist." It is "anti-racist." What's the difference? One endorses
RTI International "is an independent, nonprofit research institute dedicated to improving the human condition." Through the use of science, technology and a multi-disciplinary approach- RTI is working to address some of today's critical issues across
