Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS)

HEDIS is a set of performance measures that are used to compare health plan performance and measure the quality of health plans. These measures were created by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). About 90% of health plans use HEDIS as a standard to measure the performance of their plan. The data is tracked from year to year to measure the performance of the health plan and thus provide information regarding the population served.

The data that is collected is used to monitor the health of the general population, evaluate treatment outcomes, etc., and the data is collected

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Constipated? Eat 12 Foods That Help You Poop

Qhere’s nothing worse than a traffic jam—both IRL and in your, ahem, bowels. Constipation, folks: It’s no fun and it can be hard to find relief. But don’t worry, there is some good news here: there are lots of foods and natural remedies that provide constipation relief. Certainly, there are medications and doctors who have a lot of insight on the topic, but there are also a lot of natural laxatives to incorporate into your diet as well. “Constipation” is a sort of catch-all term for a few different causal factors. You could experience a blockage because of a
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Time to become Virtually perfect

Some might believe that the COVID ’19 pandemic was the harbinger of a heightened digital health wave, while others might believe that the pandemic simply hastened the process of its evolution and adoption. I, for one, stand by the latter. The Digital Health market size was around US$ 195.1 billion in 2021, and is estimated to substantially grow to around US$ 780.05 billion by 2030¹. The spending on digital healthcare solutions is estimated to reach US$ 244 billion by 2025². Digital Health companies have been slowly simmering, brewing, adapting and growing, and have seized the market when the

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8 Proven Tips for a Good Night Sleep that Actually Work

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Getting good quality sleep at night is pivotal for a person’s mental and physical health. Falling short of that takes a serious toll on a person’s energy, productivity, weight and emotional state. It invites a whole host of illnesses and issues. Making small changes to a person’s overall nighttime routine can do wonders in improving their quality of sleep and can help in managing some sleep related issues. It can also make them wake up feeling well rested, balanced and full of energy for the day ahead.

There are a whole host of issues that interfere with

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Trying to lose weight? Scientists discover a simple trick that could make fruit more appealing

It can be extremely hard to avoid giving into temptation and tucking into chocolate, sweets and crisps, especially after a hard day’s work.

But researchers believe they’ve uncovered a simple trick that could give you the power to avoid snacking on junk — prepare healthy food so it’s instantly edible.

For example, peel a banana so it is sitting in your fridge for when you walk through the door. Or slice up some peppers and empty some nuts into a bowl.

Scientists at the University of Aberdeen say this is down to people viewing food as more appetizing if it

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A new rating system aims to help shoppers parse which foods are more and less healthy

Many people aim to start the year off with healthier food choices. But how do you choose between seemingly similar foods, snacks or beverages? How does a bagel with cream cheese compare to toast topped with avocado, for example? Or a protein-based shake compared to a smoothie packed with fruits? Or two chicken dishes, prepared in different ways?

As nutrition scientists who have spent our entire careers studying how different foods influence health, our team at Tufts University has created a new food rating system, the Food Compass, that could help consumers and others make informed choices about these kinds

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Learn more about Healthy Kimberley Food Recovery Program at Zoom meeting



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Learn more about Healthy Kimberley Food Recovery Program at Zoom meeting







If you’d like to learn more about the good work done by the Healthy Kimberley Food Recovery Depot, the EK Climate Hub invites you to a public Zoom event on Friday, January 13, 2023 from noon to 1 pm mountain time.

Duncan will discuss an overview of what the Food Recovery Depot does, its services to communities such as resource sharing, diverting waste from landfills, reducing emissions, food insecurity, inclusion, accessibility, collective planning

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10 Dietitian-Backed Meals Traits You Ought to Attempt in 2023

The vitamin business is all the time altering, with many new meals traits popping up 12 months after 12 months. A few of these traits come and go, however there are some that vitamin specialists say are right here to remain within the New Yr.

When you might not see fad diets on this listing, you will see that vitamin traits that can truly make a distinction in your well being in 2023. Simply because these traits are widespread proper now, doesn’t suggest that they will not have a huge impact on our well being.

So let’s dive in to

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