The Overlooked Global Warming Cost We Can’t Ignore
Climate change not only impacts patients with respiratory allergies, but it also has potential broad and emerging impacts on patients with food allergies and overall public health.
The Silent Mental Health Crisis of Climate Change
Many of those who survive the loss, devastation, and displacement of an extreme climate event — such as a flood, tornado, drought, or wildfire — experience anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and even suicidal thoughts. Similar mental illnesses are often found even when people are indirectly exposed to extreme climate events.
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Your Guide to the Best Vein Clinics in Orlando
Your varicose or spider veins may indicate an underlying problem, so finding the right vein specialist is crucial. Discover the best vein clinics in Orlando.
The Critical Role Of Regional Vaccine Manufacturing In The Next Global Pandemic
A greater weight must be placed on vaccine manufacturing and distribution, both in the United States and worldwide, as we saw major imbalances in the world's response to Covid-19 that highlighted gaps in accessibility.
‘Two-Sided Green’: How 4 Health Systems Are Saving Money With Renewable Energy
Hospitals are seeking to offset their expenses any way they can, and some are taking a “two-sided green” approach — meaning pursuing renewable energy initiatives that will save money in the long run. These hospitals are on track to save millions, and some already have.
Hackensack Meridian Health CEO: These 4 Priorities Should Guide AI Strategy
During a keynote address at HIMSS, Hackensack Meridian Health CEO Robert Garrett outlined four priorities that should guide healthcare organizations' AI strategies. He said that healthcare leaders need to take care to ensure their AI efforts seek to address one if not all of these.
Is Europe About to Overtake the U.S.’s Leadership Position in Healthcare Sustainability via Reprocessing?
FDA’s regulation of single-use device reprocessing effectively made the U.S. the leader in EP sustainability efforts early on. However, very little has been done to build on this early leadership.
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Navina’s AI Copilot Eases the Value-Based Burden, Study Shows
A new independent study from Phyx Primary Care’s Innovation Lab points to measurable improvements in physician burnout, documentation efficiency, and key VBC metrics among primary care practices.
New Healthcare Climate Initiatives Lack Teeth, But They’re Paving the Way
Hospitals and hospital systems need to make clearer and more consistent demands for climate accountability from their suppliers, and they need to follow through with preferred green vendor programs and the like.
Hospitals Turn to Backup Power When Extreme Weather Hits Propane Generators Offer Clean Solution
Propane can provide reassurance during this time of strain on the electric grid. It can keep hospitals and other critical facilities powered so that patients receive the care they need, and allow emergency responders to do their jobs effectively.
How Can Health Systems Reduce Their Carbon Emissions? Experts Weigh In
The healthcare sector accounts for 8.5% of the country’s greenhouse gas emissions. Health systems have a moral obligation to reduce these emissions, experts argued during HIMSS23. The panelists shared tips about climate change mitigation strategies, such as to ask all tech vendors for their carbon reduction plan and to look for savings in the energy budget.
Joint Commission CEO Wants to “Dispel the Myth” that Decarbonizing Healthcare Is Costly
Some actions to reduce healthcare's carbon footprint actually will save money, said Jonathan Perlin, CEO of the nonprofit national and international accrediting organization.
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The Top 5 Home Care Franchise Opportunities in the U.S.
The home care industry is booming. As Baby Boomers age and more families seek in-home solutions for loved ones, demand for home care services is at an all-time high.
Climate change is endangering the health of communities living near chemical facilities
Climate change poses a huge threat to the chemical industry, as many facilities are located in low‐lying coastal areas such as the U.S. Gulf Coast, and vulnerable to damage from hurricanes and flooding. These natural disasters are becoming more common with climate change.
How to address healthcare’s climate emergency
The healthcare industry is responsible for 4.4% of global net emissions, or over 2 gigatons of carbon dioxide (CO2). The need to address this fact is so pressing that the World Health Organization (WHO) recently put out a comprehensive set of climate guidelines for healthcare facilities across the world.
Why sustainability is sound business for healthcare providers
By moving decisively to address waste, emissions and social inequality, organizations can turn sustainability into a competitive advantage. Here’s how.
Public health, racial equity, climate action drive Biden’s budget requests for healthcare
President Joe Biden has submitted his discretionary budget for 2022 to Congress. Among its healthcare provisions are funding requests for the CDC, mental health and social determinants of health programs. But there are some unusual requests as well, such as funding for an Office of Climate Change and Health Equity.
Kaiser Permanente CEO Bernard Tyson on community health, housing as healthcare and single-payer
The CEO of country's largest managed care organization speaks on the group's larger strategy on community health and addressing the larger social issues affecting patients.