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Declining Fertility Rates and the Future of Healthcare Systems
“Our World in Data” recently published research examining the global decline in fertility rates. The demographic trends are reshaping healthcare systems, workforce dynamics, and future care delivery models. For health information professionals, this means our role becomes even more strategic – accurate, connected, and longitudinal health data will be critical to supporting population health, operational planning, and patient-centered care in the years ahead.

Famey Lockwood
May 132 min read


U.S. Population Growth Slowing for Some States
According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s latest population estimates, U.S. population growth has slowed significantly. These shifting trends are partly the result of changes in migration patterns and not, due to “natural changes”, births and deaths, as was the case in past decades. For nurses on the front lines and HIM professionals managing health information, understanding these population trends are essential for workforce planning, resource allocation, and most of all – main

Famey Lockwood
Feb 33 min read


Loneliness and social isolation impact our health, longevity, and quality of life
The World Health Organization (WHO) Commission on Social Connection has released its global report on the state of social connectivity and feelings of isolation and loneliness.
“1 in 6 people worldwide is affected by loneliness”.
The Way Forward
Addressing loneliness requires both national strategy and local actions – build public support: libraries, parks, and community events that bring people together.
But it also starts with us, as individuals.

Famey Lockwood
Jul 18, 20252 min read


World Economic Forum Global Risks 2025 - A world of growing divisions
The World Economic Forum Global Risks Report identifies the top 10 risks facing the world with geopolitical tensions most challenging.

Famey Lockwood
Jan 21, 20252 min read


WHO expands list of pathogens that may cause a pandemic
The WHO has updated the list of pathogens that could trigger the next pandemic to include monkeypox, variola and influenza A viruses.

Famey Lockwood
Aug 5, 20242 min read


WHO starts negotiations on Global Agreement to protect world from future pandemics
Recognizing the serious shortcomings in preparedness for COVID-19, the World Health Organization has made a commitment to pandemic readiness

Famey Lockwood
Mar 26, 20233 min read


Is a Vaccine Card Realistic for COVID-19?
COVID-19 has not “yet” meet all the scientific scrutiny that other vaccines have leaving a COVID-19 vaccine card in question at this time.

Famey Lockwood
Jun 2, 20212 min read


Remote Work – A Value or Not?
Is remote work a value or not? One cannot dispute the value remote work has brought during the global pandemic. With technology and...

Famey Lockwood
Mar 24, 20212 min read


COVID-19 ... The Numbers — Week 59
Summarized coronavirus key findings affecting individuals and the Healthcare System. Key Findings ... SARS-CoV-2 data representing...

Famey Lockwood
Feb 9, 20212 min read


I See 2021 — Value Yourself and Others ...
Year 2020 has been a year we will all remember – one might describe it as “a year that will live in infamy”. Where do we go from here –...

Famey Lockwood
Jan 3, 20211 min read


Coding COVID-19... CDC issues new code & guidelines for coding COVID-19 conditions.
Timeline is critical to selecting the correct code... reporting and reimbursement affected. The CDC has updated several documents...

Famey Lockwood
Jun 1, 20201 min read


WHO releases first guideline on digital health interventions| harnessing power of digital technology
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its first guideline on digital health technologies. The guideline provides 10 ways that...

Famey Lockwood
Apr 22, 20192 min read


World Health Organization establishing standards – Human Genome editing
WHO expert panel paves way for strong international governance on human genome editing… WHO has established an expert panel to develop...

Famey Lockwood
Mar 20, 20191 min read


World Health Organization— Releases ICD-11
WHO released the 11th version of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) 18 June 2018. Adoption by the World Health...

Famey Lockwood
Mar 14, 20191 min read
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