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Strategic Planning, Issues & Trends
Obesity, Physical Inactivity Rates Climb in Health Rankings
Americans’ rates of obesity and physical inactivity rose in 2014, according to “America’s Health Rankings,” which is published by United Health Foundation. The obesity rate climbed from 27.6 to 29.4 percent of adults, and the percentage of adults who reported not participating in any physical activity in the last 30 days rose from 22.9 to 23.5 percent. During the same period, however, the number of Americans who smoke declined by 3 percent.
Care Delivery, Patient and Family Education/Engagement, Leveraging Technology
Patients Value Online Access to Electronic Health Records
A growing number of consumers are embracing electronic health records, and the significant boost in online access to health information may be increasing patient engagement in their care, according to findings from a study by the National Partnership for Women & Families. It also reveals how patients use health information technology and which functions are valuable to them.
Key findings include: