Public health

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention wants to study the effectiveness of HPV vaccinations and is turning to the Rochester (N.Y.) Regional Health Information Organization for help.

Partnership enables physicians, health departments and researchers to study health questions, Kate Horle says.

Model does a better job of reducing tuberculosis and gonorrhea than current public outreach campaigns.

Framework uses 6 uses cases; approach could be used to track data for other conditions, says Joshua Sharfstein, MD.

Other claims data also can show individuals on electricity-dependent equipment, says Karen DeSalvo, MD.

Agency provides information to public health officials on beneficiaries who are dependent on medical equipment and at risk from prolonged power outages.

Agency provides information to public health officials on beneficiaries who are dependent on medical equipment and at risk from prolonged power outages.

Easy-to-use tablet-based app was specifically developed for clinicians wearing personal protective equipment in highly infectious environments.

Data gathered will guide healthcare decisions for years, says HHS Secretary Tom Price.