Why Public Health Needs AI Policies Now The reality is straightforward: your staff are using AI tools whether you have a policy or not. The question isn’t whether AI will be used in your department—it’s whether it will be used safely and responsibly....
Building Your AI Policy: A Practical Guide for Public Health Departments Creating an AI policy doesn’t have to be complicated. This comprehensive AI policy guide for public health helps health departments develop clear, practical frameworks for using generative...
Most AI implementations in public health don’t fail because of the technology. They fail because organizations skip the most crucial step: understanding what they’re actually trying to fix. You can’t automate what you don’t understand. And you...
The Reality of AI Use in Public Health Today According to the National Association of Counties (NACo), 60% of county officials reported using AI at least monthly for work in 2023-2024. This aligns with what we’ve found in our own research at Flourish and Thrive...
Video and Text Split Environmental-health programs inside local public-health departments face a perfect storm: more inspections and community questions, fewer seasoned inspectors, and growing expectations for clear, consistent guidance. Every visit still demands...
Our Current Hypothesis on the Changing Landscape The public health funding environment is experiencing unprecedented shifts. Based on our analysis of current trends and regulatory changes, we believe health departments need to act strategically now to position...
