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Hard to believe, but we’re at the end of the year already. Rather than a specific topic this week, bring a topic of interest, old or new. Whether it is […]

It’s National Family Caregivers Month. We’ll explore preventive care- for you and your care receiver, and how to plan for when your loved ones will need your support. Please join

Frailty Edition: Stopping the downward health spiral due to falls, bone fractures and hospitalizations. How do we assess and prevent frailty? What’s new in the field? Frailty is often expressed

Stopping the downward health spiral by reducing preventable hospitalizations from chronic conditions. What is the state of the older adult population when it comes to chronic conditions? We’re 20 years

Stopping the downward health spiral by reducing preventable hospitalizations. Infection Risks Edition. Why are infections in older adults so problematic?? Risk Factors for Older Adults Diminished Immune Response Malnutrition Co-morbidities

Stopping the downward health spiral by reducing preventable hospitalizations. Poor Access to Healthcare Edition. How does the money, people, companies and research limit utilization and access? HCUP Report: Characteristics &

Follow the research in predictive analytics We’re reviewing current research on big data and how it is being used . Bring some research and don’t forget Popcorn News! NIH research

Big data is revolutionizing other industries, and numerous companies large and small are exploring how this data can improve preventive care. This week we talk to Peer Bentzen on using

Smart money sees the value in big data used for predictive medicine. Government and venture funds are investing. We’re starting a deep dive. U of Michigan Health and Retirement Study

Who wins and who loses when we use predictive data to improve healthcare? Bring your opinions and let’s discuss the value to the 4 P’s of healthcare. National Health and