Research by Kaufman Hall created for the American Hospital Association states that financial reserves are essential for not-for-profit hospitals and health systems to maintain their operations and serve their communities. The report emphasizes that…
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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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The design of eco-friendly, energy-efficient, green hospital projects has been gaining attention in all quarters. It is a concept redefining how healthcare facilities can protect the environment while saving lives.
As one of the world’s…
Health apps today are essential in empowering patients to manage their health through digitally enabled care pathways. The apps help broaden access to healthcare services and increase awareness of the wider population’s well-being. A…
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Top News The VA pauses its Oracle Cerner implementation indefinitely until issues at its live sites are resolved. It also says “everything is on the table” as it negotiates the scheduled five-year extension of…
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