eClinicalWorks in The Bahamas: How Our EHR and Pop Health Tools Are Making a Difference

By: May 10, 2024 at 12:56

People around the world, population health

A near neighbor with familiar health challenges The Bahamas lies just southeast of Florida and consists of some 700 islands — 30 of which are inhabited — with a total population of just over 400,000. And while the country enjoys better weather than much of the mainland U.S. on most days, it faces very similar health challenges to those seen in every corner of our nation. For example, according to the Pan American Health Organization, 74 percent of deaths in The Bahamas are from noncommunicable diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, and cancers. Much attention in recent years has centered on the COVID-19 pandemic, which is understandable given the novelty of the threat and the uncertainties faced around the globe. But the reality is that, year after year, most deaths in Western countries are not from novel or unknown conditions but are due to heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and a handful of debilitating neurological conditions. However, understanding and analyzing population health data can help transform healthcare delivery.
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The Bahamas’ National Health Insurance Authority and eClinicalWorks Report Significant Progress with Electronic Health Records

By: December 14, 2023 at 10:02

NHIA saw a substantial increase in cancer screenings and diabetic assessments after implementing eClinicalWorks population health tools Nassau, Bahamas — December 14, 2023 — The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has seen significant progress since the launch of its Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. The NHIA has partnered with eClinicalWorks, the largest ambulatory cloud EHR and provider of digital healthcare solutions to transform healthcare delivery, and has adopted population health tools that help to analyze population health. With over 150,000 residents enrolled in the NHI Bahamas program, the EHR system […]
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