What Smart Communities Can Learn From the Flu
What can government and smart communities learn from the flu? You’d be surprised.
Posts Tagged: healthcare
Putting a Face on the Issue: Part 2
There is no doubt that this is a crisis; a true state of emergency. Lots is being done, but there is room to do more. We need to put a face to this crisis.
Quality Over Quantity: Incentivizing Better, Affordable Healthcare
In order to make our healthcare system better, providers need to get away from an emphasis on the quantity of services delivered and move towards recognizing and rewarding quality, high-value care.
Public Health Preparedness, Your Forgotten Partner
How GIS can help solve public health preparedness problems.
Obamacare Debate: Mend It, Don’t End It
Congress needs to reframe how they are viewing healthcare.
Gearing Up for Mosquito Season
The ability to respond to potential issues and vector born outbreaks quickly and effectively means a world of difference to agencies and the communities they serve. Check out the five challenges that stand in the way of doing this.
The Importance of Caring About Sharing
Data and idea sharing can help transform how local government agencies are addressing needs across communities.
Dr. David Shulkin on Reforming VA Healthcare
Dr. David Shulkin, Under Secretary for Health at VA joined me on The Business of Government Hour this week to discuss VA’s healthcare mission, strategic priorities, challenges faced, innovations pursued, and efforts to promote a positive culture of service. Here is a snapshot of our discussion.
Public Health Priorities of the Trump Administration
President-elect Trump’s proposed legislations will have an effect on functions and priorities of public health and public safety agencies.
Case Study: Telepsychiatry In South Carolina
By using innovative video technology, government will be able to improve service to the community by meeting residents where they are, particularly in rural communities.