Hantavirus Is the Warning Signal America Should Not Ignore
Are we genuinely building long-term preparedness infrastructure, or are we repeatedly improvising our way from one outbreak cycle to the next?
The Critical Role of Technology and Data Sharing in Public Health Emergencies
We have an imperative to restore trust in science and continue to advance equity, and we have the means to do so with technology, data connections, and dedicated healthcare professionals. It is also critically important to preserve our expert scientific and public health resources so they can ensure we are prepared for the next crisis.
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Closing the Quality-Affordability Gap in Workplace Mental Health
In an interview, Kyan Health Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer Konstantin Struck discussed how Kyan gives mid-market and enterprise employers access to premium workforce mental healthcare, at a price point that is affordable.
In Axing mRNA Contract, Trump Delivers Another Blow to US Biosecurity, Former Officials Say
The Trump administration has cancelled $766 million in contracts to develop mRNA vaccines against potential pandemic flu viruses. In addition, since President Donald Trump took office, at least half of the security council’s staff have been laid off or left. This is dangerous say former health security officials.
What the Ebola Outbreak Reveals about Pandemic Preparedness
The enduring legacy of the Ebola crisis serves as a poignant reminder of our shared responsibility in safeguarding public health and preventing future pandemics.
Building a Digital Stockpiling Strategy One Shelf At A Time
Shift from the stock shelf to the digital shelf and invest today in additive manufacturing technology so medical facilities can easily create repeatable, durable PPE on-demand printing to accelerate the process of securely printing equipment for medical professionals.
Pandemic Preparedness for CDMOs: Will It Be Different Next Time?
Contract development and manufacturing organizations cannot develop or distribute vaccines alone, but through partnerships, their infrastructure can provide the foundation for delivering life-saving tools swiftly and equitably when a new public health crisis emerges.
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The Healthcare Payments Industry Faces a Perception Challenge
Healthcare payments are no longer about transactions. It’s about controlling the revenue cycle. And increasingly, that control is not sitting with ISOs.
What Mask Hesitancy in the U.S. Reveals About the Need for a True Hygiene Discipline
To improve public health outcomes, not only at the local and national level, but also globally, we need to invest in hygiene research and those who seek to solve hygiene-related issues.
Crafting the next-generation value creation playbook in healthcare private equity
While the pandemic has disrupted demand for certain healthcare sectors, it has accelerated innovation and provided an opportunity for investment in other areas. In particular, there's been rapid growth in virtual and home-based care delivery, along with the adoption of technology platforms.
What to expect from nurse practitioners in 2022
Prior to the pandemic, about half of U.S. states had given nurse practitioners full practice authority. Since then, even more states have issued executive orders to allow NPs to take on more responsibility during the pandemic – an emergency response put in place to help address new challenges.
The IT work that Covid halted & the hurdles to jumpstarting it again
Though the Covid-19 pandemic accelerated some aspects of health IT, it slowed others, including EHR replacements and back-office system upgrades. CIOs from some of the nation's leading health systems shared not only the projects they put on hold, but also how they made those decisions and the challenges they faced when trying to reignite their efforts.
Where Will AI Deployment Benefit Payers the Most?
We are taking a look at how health insurers are using AI, defining success, and managing cybersecurity risks. Give us your opinions by completing our brief, anonymous survey.
CMS grants quality reporting exceptions for facilities recovering from Hurricane Ida
The agency has granted certain Medicare quality reporting exceptions to healthcare facilities in areas of Louisiana, Mississippi, New York and New Jersey that were battered by Hurricane Ida. By providing the exceptions, CMS aims to enable facilities to direct their resources toward recovery.
Consumerism is driving a bold new vision for home healthcare
Consumers want the healthcare industry to meet them where they are, and this shift in patient mindset has expanded the definition of home healthcare and who benefits from it, according to a panel at MedCity INVEST Digital Health conference.
As Delta surges, CMIOs’ focus on plans to provide vaccine booster shots, fight false information
Chief medical information officers are in a unique position to help their organizations fight the Covid-19 pandemic — from setting up IT systems to support Covid testing, care and vaccination to helping fight fast-spreading misinformation.
Survey: 40% of health systems ramping up hiring efforts amid workforce shortage
A majority of organizations (93%) said they are focused on both attracting and retaining top talent, a new survey from Aon shows. They are offering various benefits to do so, including onsite or near-site health clinics for employees.
Report: Patient revenue of largest nonprofit health systems fell 21% during Covid
As net patient revenue declined, operating expenses rose 5% from 2019 to 2020, according to an analysis of financial statements from the 25 largest nonprofit health systems in the U.S.