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Explore Metopio's blog for expert insights and the latest trends, case studies, and best practices in data-driven decision-making.
How Community Context Is Reshaping Rural Healthcare Strategy
Discover how rural healthcare leaders are using community data to tackle rising costs, provider shortages, and health inequities — one insight at a time.
How Collaboration Can Change Your Next Community Health Needs Assessment
Discover how Metopio helps hospitals, health departments, and community partners collaborate on Community Health Assessments (CHAs) and Community Health Improvement Plans (CHIPs) with shared data, local customization, and faster workflows.
How 20+ Organizations Are Collaborating to Transform Community Health in Central North Carolina
In a recent webinar with Metopio, leaders from Atrium Health, Novant Health, and Cabarrus Health Alliance came together to share how more than 20 organizations, including 6 health systems, 10 health departments, and 4 United Way agencies, have joined forces to assess community needs, align strategies, and improve health outcomes across county lines in North Carolina.
Ohio Public Health Conference 2025: Driving Collaboration for Stronger Community Health
Discover key takeaways from the 2025 Ohio Public Health Conference, including the importance of data-driven decision-making, funding challenges, and the power of community partnerships. Learn how Metopio’s platform supports public health professionals in driving collective action and creating healthier communities.
How Data Can Improve Maternal Health Outcomes
Maternal health outcomes in the U.S. remain deeply unequal—especially for Black women. This post explores how Metopio’s data platform helps identify maternal health deserts, uncover risk factors, and guide more equitable, targeted interventions that improve care for all families.
NACCHO and Metopio Partner to Empower Local Health Departments with Data-Driven Solutions
Discover how NACCHO and Metopio are working together to make data more accessible and actionable for local health departments tackling today’s toughest public health challenges.
This partnership brings intuitive analytics and visualization tools to the front lines of public health — helping local leaders make data-driven decisions that improve community outcomes.
From Assessments to Action: Tackling CHIP Challenges with Metopio
CHIP development can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. In this post, we explore the biggest challenges facing public health teams — and how Metopio is helping to turn community health assessments into action with structure, speed, and impact.
Q&A Recap: The Future of CHNAs — Technology, Time-Saving Tips, and Real Results
During Metopio’s recent webinar, we explored how technology is transforming CHNAs, making them more efficient and data-driven. In this point, we compiled some of the key points from our expert speaker.
Is Your Data Strategy Holding You Back? A Checklist for Empowering Smarter Decisions
If your data strategy and technology aren’t meeting key needs, they could be slowing your progress and limiting your organization’s ability to serve its mission effectively. If your data strategy doesn’t check every box, your organization may be operating with blind spots, inefficiencies, and unnecessary barriers to success.
From Data Frustration to Clarity: Avoiding Common Pitfalls and Unlocking Insights
Does it feel like data is the road block to progress in your organization? Where is the data? What data are we waiting on? Do we have better data? These questions and frustrations are more than common.
Bon Secours Mercy Health’s New Community Health Data Hub
We recently spoke with Shivonne Laird, System Director of Community Health Impact at Bon Secours Mercy Health about the organization’s new Community Health Data Hub. The new public-facing website was designed to help community organizations, residents, and local governments to access data.
How to Understand the Wealth-Health Gap in Your Community
Conducting an investigative analysis to understand the wealth-health gap in specific communities requires more than just basic income and health data. It is necessary to consider the various facets of wealth as well as the rates of serious illness and death in specific populations.
A Question of Gender and Safety
The discussions at the APDU conference highlighted the delicate balance we must maintain between gathering meaningful data and protecting the people behind the numbers.
Q&A: How Generative AI is Transforming Community Health Assessments
Check out the key takeaways on how Metopio is using AI to enhance community health assessments.
How the Current RFP Process Can Create Unintended Roadblocks
One area ripe for re-imagining is the Request for Proposal (RFP) process. This long-standing procurement method, while effective in many ways, can sometimes stifle innovation. Explore how this process might be reformed to embrace a more dynamic, future-focused approach.
Identifying Vulnerable Populations with Dual Eligibility
One key demographic that often requires focused attention is the group of dual-eligible individuals—those eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid. This group, typically low-income seniors, represents a critical intersection of health and social needs.
Leveraging AI to Transform Public Health Workflows with Metopio
The top 10 questions on “How AI is Transforming Public Health Workflows”, featuring insights from Metopio’s co-founder and CTO, Jonathan Giuffrida, and Sophia Hamilton of the Kane County Health Department.
Bridging Gaps in Public Health - Insights on AI, Innovation, and Partnerships
The Metopio team spent time with our partners on the west coast at the CHEAC Annual Conference and the Washington State Public Health Association (WSPHA) Annual Conference.