Category - Public Health

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What Is Public Health 3.0?

If you’ve recently discovered Public Health 3.0 and you are interested in learning more about it, you’re not alone. While there are tons of health departments all over the country already implementing the goals of Public Health 3.0, there are still many health agencies who are unsure where to begin or may have never even run into this term. For this article, we shall go through the basics of Public Health 3.0 and tell you everything you need to know about this recent development.

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The Different Types Of Public Health Agencies

It can be quite difficult to clearly understand which public health activity is typically conducted on a state or at the local level or to outline how these responsibilities are distributed between state and local agencies, given the massive amount of agency models that have been adopted and the variations of public health authorities defined by state laws.

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How Can I Improve The Flow Of Operations For My Public Health Agency?

Public health agencies today deal with many challenges from economic recessions, increases in uninsured care and growing competition for outpatient services. However, there are still tons of stops health agencies can undertake to increase their operations and profitability amid these troublesome conditions.

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What Public Health Agencies Need To Know About HIPAA

Are you confused about HIPPA and how it can affect your public health agency? You’re not alone. HIPPA can be difficult to navigate when you’re working for yourself. In an era where healthcare records are increasingly being maintained online and by using the cloud, compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is becoming more important than ever to keep information from becoming vulnerable.

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What is Public Health Accreditation?

The Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the ongoing quality improvement for tribal, state, local, and territorial public health departments. PHAB is behind the development and supervision of the Public Health Accreditation process.