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Rapidly Spreading Wuhan Coronavirus Could Become Pandemic Soon
As of February 4, the number of 2019-nCoV cases is estimated at 20,701, with 427 deaths and 727 patients considered recovered, according to a dashboard created by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University.
 

News & Analysis
Emergency Preparedness: Expect the Unexpected
While domestic numbers of the virus are still low, the situation serves as a reminder that hospitals and health systems need to be prepared for whatever virus, outbreak, disaster, or emergency event comes their way.
How is Your System Supporting Overwhelmed Physicians?
Even though there’s more data than ever, few organizations have updated their processes for managing this information overload. But that’s beginning to change. Health systems are finding ways to ease physicians’ burden with solutions that include restructuring staff and putting tools in place to stem the tide of burnout.
From Snow to Achuff: Using Analytics to Drive Clinical Care
The importance of analytics in epidemiology makes a strong case that Snow can also be viewed as one of the founders of clinical visualization. In his work, Snow used statistical techniques and visualizations to make his argument, such as through his cholera dot map.
 

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Thursday, 2/13 - The Climate Crisis and Clinical Practice Symposium

Thursday, 2/20 - 2020 Virginia Patient Safety Summit

Tuesday, 2/25 - 2020 CMS Quality Conference

Thursday, 3/5 - 2020 World Patient Safety, Science & Technology Summit

Monday, 3/9 - HIMSS20 Global Health Conference & Exhibition
 

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