Alert System Could Warn of Impact of Severe Weather on Health.

CVS Health has launched an initiative that uses technology to provide weather alerts and targeted outreach to individuals at increased risk due to climate and weather conditions. The goal of the initiative is to improve health outcomes, reduce emergency department visits, hospital stays, and medical costs. The program initially focuses on extreme heat events and will expand to include alerts about high levels of air pollution. The alert system uses environmental data analytics to provide personalized tips and resources to high-risk patients. However, it is important to consider the comprehensive needs of vulnerable patients, including access to medications and climate-controlled settings. [Extracted from the article]