Population and Public Health

MOH to Transition Public Health Facilities to Cloud-Based EMR Systems
Data and Information MOH to Transition Public Health Facilities to Cloud-Based EMR Systems

The Ministry of Health (MOH) in Malaysia is embarking on a significant digital transformation initiative by transitioning to off-the-shelf, cloud-based electronic medical record (EMR) systems for public hospitals and health clinics. This move, as disclosed by Dr. Mahesh Appannan, the director of digital health at the ministry, aims to enhance

February 4, 2025
Sustainable Healthcare Initiatives Transform Philippine Hospitals
Care Sustainable Healthcare Initiatives Transform Philippine Hospitals

The healthcare sector in the Philippines is undergoing a significant transformation as institutions increasingly adopt sustainable practices. Recognizing the environmental impacts of their operations, these institutions are implementing a range of eco-friendly initiatives, from renewable energy utilization to advanced waste management solutions.

February 3, 2025
Addressing Disparities in Digital Health Adoption Among Older Adults
Technology Addressing Disparities in Digital Health Adoption Among Older Adults

As digital health technologies (DHTs) continue to evolve, their potential to enhance healthcare delivery and outcomes becomes clearer. However, the rapid adoption of these technologies has revealed significant disparities, particularly among older adults aged 50 to 80 in the United States. A comprehensive study published in JAMA Network Open

January 31, 2025
How Can We Address Stark Disparities in American Healthcare?
Care How Can We Address Stark Disparities in American Healthcare?

The American healthcare system is often lauded for its advanced medical technologies and highly skilled professionals. However, beneath this veneer of excellence lies a stark reality of disparities that affect millions of Americans, particularly those from low-income and minority communities. These disparities manifest in various forms, from

January 30, 2025
Trump Administration's Early Policies Threaten U.S. Public Health System
Care Trump Administration's Early Policies Threaten U.S. Public Health System

In the early days of the Trump administration, a series of rapid and unprecedented actions began to dismantle the public health infrastructure and scientific research in the United States. These measures have sparked widespread concern within the public health and scientific communities, as they pose immediate and long-term risks to public health

January 30, 2025
Is Oregon's Strict Health Care Merger Law Protecting Patients?
Business Is Oregon's Strict Health Care Merger Law Protecting Patients?

Oregon's stringent health care merger oversight program has sparked significant debate and controversy. This program mandates that hospitals, health care providers, and other entities seeking substantial mergers or acquisitions must demonstrate that their proposed transactions will not negatively impact services, excessively increase prices,

January 30, 2025
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