Health and Human Services
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The St. Mary’s Food Bank is using GIS technology to get food to communities, an initiative that plays an increasingly important role as the federal government explores funding changes to benefits programs. -
The state recently reached a rideshare milestone in its partnership with GoGoGrandparent, an on-demand transportation and delivery service platform designed to offer older adults greater independence at no cost.
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The grant, which would have benefitted the Birmingham Biotechnology Hub, led by Southern Research, has been cancelled. The award followed its 2023 designation as one of 31 federal Tech Hubs, setting the stage for funding.
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Almost nine of 10 uninsured Americans – the group most likely to benefit — don’t know that the law’s second open enrollment period begins Nov. 15, according to a poll released Tuesday.
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The state's effort to publicize prices is the most comprehensive so far. But some say it's more important for patients to have information on the quality of care.
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The renewed contract will allow Hewlett-Packard to assist in the transformation of health care in the commonwealth.
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This year, the state aggregated claims and electronic medical record data and patient satisfaction surveys.
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How can 32 Chicago inspectors monitor 1,500 restaurants? Figuring out which ones aren't likely to pass inspection is a good start.
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With continued—and even formalized—relationships between individuals, organizations and sectors, the city's data-driven innovations could transform how governments handle public health issues, both internally and externally.
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The FDA approved over-the-counter sales of the AliveCor Heart Monitor, a device and app that allow users to keep track of their episodes, helping doctors better manage patients’ conditions.
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The state-run exchange was plagued by glitches, but the website is now 75 percent faster and boasts page-load times of two seconds, officials said.
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With the next open-enrollment period for health benefits just around the corner, there are some important things to do now.
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State and local public health departments are the nation's first line of defense against Ebola outbreaks. What is their role?
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HHS convergence is a coordinated, agile and common sense approach that contributes to healthier residents, healthier communities and a healthier nation.
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Consumers using the federal website should expect a faster website with a shorter application form and features making it easier to use on mobile devices, Obama administration officials said.
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The new website will allow people to browse options anonymously, allowing people to see different plans and make comparisons.
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The grant from the National Institutes of Health will allow researchers to study brain cell activity in motor neuron disorders like Lou Gehrig's disease and build a detailed collection of these diseases’ signatures.
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The tally is significant because the state and Oracle haven't yet completed round one: a battle over whether the case will be held in state or federal court.
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Consumer groups and officials have heralded the new information as an advance in transparency that allows patients to find out about their physicians' relationships with industry companies.
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Citizen-generated data obtained by social media listening is becoming a valuable public health tool.
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The California health insurance exchange introduced millions of state residents to the bronze, silver, gold and platinum level health plans, but there were glitches and website shutdowns -- and some issues persist.
