The AHA Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C., provided attendees with a variety of informative sessions and discussions. Highlights from the day included discussions on the federal antitrust landscape, sustainability and decarbonization, health equity strategies,…
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Hospitals and health systems are facing significant challenges, including workforce shortages, underpayment by Medicare and Medicaid, soaring costs of providing care, and administrative burdens. These issues are jeopardizing access to care and services for…
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At HIMSS23’s Venture Connect event, Holly Maloney, Managing Director of General Catalyst, emphasized the importance of responsible innovation in AI use in healthcare. She stressed the need to build AI systems that are fair,…
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Memora Health, a healthcare start-up, has raised an additional $30 million in funding to expand its tech platform that automates care programs such as maternal support and cancer care, for patients with complex medical…
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The University of Virginia (UVA) School of Medicine has launched the Center for Health Equity and Precision Public Health to improve health outcomes for minority populations, those in economically challenged areas, and rural communities…
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At HIMSS23, Mark Zandi, Chief Economist and Co-Founder of Moody’s Analytics, discussed the possibility of an economic recession. He noted that while there are significant risks, such as inflation and the potential for failing…
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Health Services Research (HSR) has called for abstracts to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Department of Veteran Affairs’ Quality Enhancement Research Initiative and other learning health systems. The special edition of the journal…
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The Health Equity Roadmap launched by the American Heart Association’s Institute for Diversity and Health Equity has surpassed the 1,000-member milestone in its first year. The roadmap aims to address systemic racism and promote…
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The American Hospital Association (AHA) supports the Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act (H.R. 2665), which would delay cuts to Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospitals (DSH) for two years. These cuts were originally passed as part…
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At the 2023 HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition, industry experts discussed the significant financial challenges facing the healthcare industry. While technology has the potential to provide solutions, including generative AI and hyperscale companies,…
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