Improving Health Among Populations
Medical professionals use the phrases “population health” and “the health of a population” interchangeably to describe community well-being. [1] The term has sparked an …show more content…
[3] The doctor expressed that the population health mindset has yet to permeate ancillary care services such as radiology, which serves patients who are already sick. However, the doctor states, ancillary services can provide support for population health via screening and resource management, allowing care providers to gain a better understanding of community health outcomes and control organizational expenses.
Population Health in the Pediatric Community
In northern Texas, two normally competitive facilities are collaborating to improve population health among children. [4] The détente is an example of how the medical community is realizing that collaboration is a prerequisite to serving approaching health care demands. Duly, pediatric care providers are adjusting their practices in preparation for a forecast increase in caseloads. The specialists recognize that the changes will improve patient outcomes and fiscal efficiency. More importantly, the practitioners want to produce significant health improvements among non-adult populations.
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