Health Systems and Reform
Chan School of Public Health
Boston, MA, US
Associate Editors
Health System Financing
William Hsiao - Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, US
Health System Management
Tricia J. Johnson - Rush University, Chicago, IL,US
Public Health
David Peters - Johns Hopkins Center for Global Health, Baltimore, MD, US
Health Policy
Elias Mossialos – The London School
01/13/2025
How can digitalization and enhanced healthcare systems improve diabetes care in the Western Pacific Region?
In their article, Boon-How Chew, Pauline Siew Mei Lai, Dhashani A/P Sivaratnam, Nurul Iftida Basri, Geeta Appannah, Barakatun Nisak Mohd Yusof, Subashini C. Thambiah, Zubaidah Nor Hanipah, Ping-Foo Wong, and Li-Cheng Chang analyze the intersection of diabetes care, digital medicine, and research culture in the Western Pacific, focusing on Malaysia as a case study.
The study discusses barriers to effective diabetes management, the role of healthcare reforms, and the potential of artificial intelligence in enhancing care delivery. Their findings emphasize the importance of multidisciplinary strategies, including digital tools and patient-centered interventions, to optimize outcomes in resource-limited settings.
Read more here: https://buff.ly/3PzlvXA
12/16/2024
What was the impact of social media on COVID-19 behaviors in Japan?
In their recent article, Shuko Takahashi, Naomi Takahashi, Masaru Nohara, and Ichiro Kawachi explore the relationships between different types of media usage, vaccine hesitancy, and COVID-19 risk behaviors.
Their study examines how different age groups respond to information from internet sources, news apps, and social media, offering insights for future public health communication strategies.
Read the full article here: https://buff.ly/3Uzxac5
12/05/2024
The Special Issue celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Takemi Program in International Health at Harvard University explores how digital health is being implemented in health systems.
The papers examine topics proposed in the 2019 commentary "Digital Technology and the Future of Health Systems," where Marc Mitchell and Lena Kan predicted five ways digital technology will transform healthcare delivery:
1️⃣ Access to Internet-Based Information Will Be Universal
2️⃣ Health Workers Will Be Digitally Supported
3️⃣ Most Health Care Will Be Provided at Home
4️⃣ Transportation and Logistics Management Could Be Revolutionized
5️⃣ Data Will Be Central to Health Systems
Read the Introduction by Michael R. Reich here: https://buff.ly/3BYT69V
11/27/2024
Explore the impact of digital health on Taiwan's National Health Insurance system!
Jui-Fen Rachel Lu and Li-Lin Liang explored the integration of digital technologies in health delivery, from cloud-based data sharing to telemedicine. They examined Taiwan's use of digital tools during COVID-19 and identified emerging issues of digital trust and the digital divide. Their research offers insights into policy recommendations for equitable access to digital health services in universal coverage systems.
Read the full article: https://buff.ly/4g5yqM2
11/25/2024
Explore the transformative role of digital health for Palestine refugees in the post-pandemic era!
In their recent article, Akihiro Seita, Ghada Ballout, Shatha Albeik, Zaid Salameh, Wafaa Zeidan, Sayed Shah, Saed Atallah, and Masako Horino analyze how UNRWA's e-Health system sustained vital health services for 5.9 million refugees during COVID-19. Discover how innovations like telemedicine and smart health apps helped ensure continuity of care, reduce virus transmission, and shape future outbreak responses.
Read the full article: https://buff.ly/3AViX2s
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