HealthManagement, Volume 23 - Issue 1, 2023
Key Points
- The term “population health” was coined in 2003 to determine the influence of different factors on the state of health in a particular group.
- Population health comprises the health outcomes of a certain population while public health is the approach used to make the health of a particular population better.
- Health outcomes build upon five factors: genetic predisposition, environmental factors, socio-economic conditions, lifestyle and access to healthcare services.
- Three elements make up the core of any population health management solution: it should be designed to analyse big data, report on individual and group outcomes, and manage targeted care delivery by enhancing coordination between providers, payers, and patients.
Public Health vs Population Health
Population Health Factors
- Genetic predisposition to specific health conditions
- Environmental factors, including housing, availability of healthy foods, clean air and water, and exposure to toxins
- Socio-economic conditions like income, education, employment, and culture
- Lifestyle: alcohol consumption, tobacco use in any form, diet, and exercising
- Access to healthcare services and their quality