Body Mass Index (BMI) has been a staple in health assessments for decades, serving as a simple way to measure body composition and estimate health risks. However, growing evidence suggests that this ...

The report's authors said affordability issues in Austin caused residents to make tradeoffs that could be detrimental to ...

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - Community Health Assessments have recently been completed identifying the top health issues in Eau Claire, Chippewa and Dunn counties. The reports show useful state and ...

Medicare Advantage organizations may be improperly using health risk assessments to increase risk-adjusted reimbursement, according to a report HHS’ Office of Inspector General issued in September.

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – Those who work for the state’s at-home care program, the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP), faced an October 1 deadline to submit a health assessment.

After Austin Public Health published its 2025 Community Health Assessment for the Austin-Travis County area, it said food insecurity, healthcare access, housing and more were the top challenges seen ...

Some limits on how the assessments are used for adding new diagnosis codes might be justified to ensure Medicare Advantage plans aren’t overpaid, researchers wrote. Under MA, insurers contract with ...

In-person activities are gradually returning, but many of the digital innovations we’ve grown accustomed to over the past year are sure to continue, including telehealth. In fact, those who’ve been ...

Austin Public Health's Community Health Assessment looked at everything from disease and poverty rates to access to food and child care. It's the first step in implementing changes.

Mental health conditions often have overlapping symptoms, making accurate diagnosis challenging. A comprehensive mental health assessment helps determine the root cause of symptoms and guide treatment ...