In this pre-presentation conversation, host Lucio Minces, MD, discusses the concept of population health with Sean P. Wherry, MD, and Dane Nelsen a Population Health Consultant with CentraCare. They explore the broad definition of population health, its implications for healthcare delivery, and the importance of data in improving patient outcomes. The discussion transitions into a specific focus on hypertension, highlighting the challenges and strategies in managing this chronic condition within the framework of population health. The speakers emphasize the need for collaboration among healthcare providers and the role of data in identifying at-risk patients and improving care delivery.