The term population health was introduced about a decade ago to recognize the important role that factors other than health care have in determining health outcomes. Many people are surprised to learn that these social determinants of health have more to do with reducing preventable deaths and improving population health than health care itself. DR. KIZER: Population health refers to the health status or health outcomes of a group of people who share one or more common characteristics. WSJ: How does the UC Davis Institute for Population Health Improvement work with others to improve health in your own population? Tele-mental health care is increasingly used to help manage behavioral health conditions.

Source: Wall Street Journal June 27, 2016 02:03 UTC