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Paul WelchFebruary 22, 2024 0

Using analytics for rare disease treatment: Unveiling opportunities for advancements

Rare diseases, often called orphan diseases, affect a small percentage of the population. Despite their rarity, these diseases collectively impact millions worldwide. Being a health care professional who cares deeply about overall patient care, the challenges in diagnosing and treating rare diseases resonate profoundly with me. Limited data availability, dispersed

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Analytics | Fraud & Security Intelligence

John MaynardNovember 13, 2023 0

Medicaid program integrity means more than fighting fraud

Medicaid program integrity, in simple terms, is a program that ensures that the funds allocated for Medicaid are used appropriately, that patients receive the care they deserve and that resources aren’t mishandled. But consider this staggering fact: In 2020, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) reported that Medicaid

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Analytics

Lexi RegaladoOctober 18, 2023 0

How a senior research analyst is using analytics to combat poverty

Recently, we sat down with Jakob Koziel, Senior Research Analyst at Bissell Centre. During their conversation, Jakob highlighted some of the work Bissell Centre is doing to eradicate poverty in Edmonton and how SAS is helping them move their mission forward. Question: Give me a little bit of background on

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Brock MatthewsJuly 13, 2023 0

Mental health in schools: How whole student analytics empowers education

Despite returning to a semblance of normalcy, research shows that a vast number of students still find themselves in the midst of a mental health crisis. It comes as no surprise to educators and parents alike, as the COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on relationships and social support – key

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Josh MorganMay 15, 2023 0

5 mental health myths: What does the data say?

Mental Health Month is an important time to honor and raise awareness around mental illness and mental wellness. Correcting and combating stigma and discrimination, including with data, is one of the month’s major goals. It’s hard to talk about mental health without also addressing substance use disorders (including opioids), homelessness

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Analytics | SAS Events

Josh MorganOctober 26, 2022 0

Talking mental health, analytics and whole person care with Mayim Bialik

Question: This neuroscientist and SAS Explore host is known for appearing on "Blossom," "The Big Bang Theory" and "Jeopardy." Answer: Who is Mayim Bialik, Ph.D.? Today, instead of Bialik quizzing us, I got to be the lucky one to quiz her on some of her favorite topics, like mental health,

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Advanced Analytics | Analytics | Data for Good

Josh MorganApril 20, 2022 0

Empowering improved Medicaid policy using whole person analytics

Before I started with SAS, I worked at the San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health. Among many other projects, our analytics work included integrating data from multiple county departments and risk stratifying citizens in the greatest need of public services. This led to our 1115 Whole Person Care (WPC) waiver

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Health Care

Analytics | Data for Good | Data Management

Josh MorganApril 6, 2022 0

LA County's Whole Person Care analytics program offers crucial flexibility

When Los Angeles County invested in Whole Person Care (WPC) it could not have known just how important the system’s flexibility would be. Anyone who has had an interface with health care delivery, policy, oversight and management know things change quickly. As data becomes a priority, expectations of the use

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Government | Health Care

Analytics | Artificial Intelligence | Data for Good

Josh MorganMay 22, 2019 0

Can we evaluate whole person suffering?

As we honor Mental Health Month, there are many calls to reduce suffering. Seems reasonable, right? It’s even in California’s Mental Health Services Act (MHSA), where public systems are called to “reduce subjective suffering.” And as we broadly focus more on outcomes in health, measuring suffering (and hopefully its reduction)

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Government | Health Care

Analytics | Data for Good

Josh MorganAugust 10, 2018 0

Whole person analytics creates healthier communities

People across the country (and world) are not getting the care they need. There are many data efforts to address that, but I personally believe traditional analytics are short-sighted, too illness-focused, and remarkably negative. We need to take a more holistic approach to data, policy, and health care, including traditional

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