Influenza, or the flu, is a virus that impacts tens of millions of Americans each year. For most, the flu is an inconvenience—something that knocks you down for a few days and makes you feel crummy. But for some, including children, elderly, and the...
Diabetes in the United States
As the days become shorter and the nights become cooler, we turn our attention to one of the most prominent health awareness months: Breast Cancer Awareness. With approximately 1 in 8 women in the US diagnosed with invasive breast cancer at some...
Did you know that September is recognized as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month? This topic is personal to me as I have lost classmates and family friends to suicide, and though I knew there was no one to blame, it didn’t stop the thoughts of “If I...
Community Health Centers (CHCs) are known for being pioneers and innovators when it comes to increasing quality, reducing disparities, and improving population health. Since 2021, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has awarded...
This blog series has been aimed at outlining methods and tools to help make working with claims data a bit more accessible. In the first two parts of this blog series, we discussed methods to profile and prepare your claims data. Next, I will...
