Heidi Bullman

There are many lessons to learn from how other agencies are using data. What can the Department of Health and Human Services learn from the DoD and Census Bureau about…

In 1972, 20th Century Fox debuted M*A*S*H, a TV show highlighting the escapades of medical staff at a mobile hospital unit during the Korean War. And although the idea behind…

The initial outbreak of COVID-19 is long past but the virus continues to make an impact, particularly on how healthcare is delivered which is now via telehealth solutions. Telehealth, which…

While it’s far from over, COVID-19 presented myriad challenges and barriers for healthcare organizations. In this news roundup, we’re covering how healthcare organizations can bolster preparedness in anticipation of any…

Research indicates that nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) will be the leading cause of liver transplants for the general population in the U.S. this year. Driven by inflammation and resulting in fibrosis,…

Clinicians are under immense pressure right now to protect patients from COVID-19 especially those at increased risk, including people with diabetes. For endocrinologists treating type 2 diabetes, COVID-19 prevention means…

The opioid epidemic has challenged healthcare organizations for years and has only intensified as a result of the country’s other public health crisis, COVID-19.  The epidemic is so widespread that…

For those with migraines, a flare-up doesn’t just affect their daily activities, but can result in additional stresses from missing work, multiple doctors’ appointments, and exacerbation of comorbidities. However, in…

Despite the chaos, there are some silver linings resulting from the novel coronavirus. The first one is the normalization and rapid deployment of telehealth which up until this point has…

Healthcare data is growing at a phenomenal rate with no signs of slowing down and it’s vital that healthcare organizations to learn how to put this data to work. With…