Here are the population health stories that captured the attention of Becker's Hospital Review readers during the month of November.
1. Infographic: The path to population health
Arlington, Va.-based Evolent Health created an infographic to illustrate highlights taken from interviews with progressive healthcare leaders regarding population health management.
2. It's National Diabetes Month — Which 10 states have the highest diabetes rates?
In recognition of National Diabetes Awareness Month, MD Magazine ranked the 10 states with the highest rates of diabetes using their adult diabetes rates, prediabetes rates, five-year increase in incidence and diabetes deaths.
3. Pew: Religious prevalence dips in US, but devoutness remains
A survey from the Pew Research Center suggests Americans are becoming slightly less religious in some ways, including the prevalence of people who believe in God, pray daily and attend religious services.
4. Population health management: Your checklist for success
Richard Royer, CEO of healthcare quality business solutions provider Primaris, gives three steps to help physician practices be successful in their population health management endeavors.
5. Baylor Scott & White opens first healthcare-associated canine companion training center
On Nov. 9, the first assistance dog training center campus in the country connected to a healthcare system opened on Baylor Scott & White Health's Kinkeade Campus in Irving, Texas.