According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), rural Americans have a higher risk of premature death from heart disease, cancer, respiratory disease, stroke, and unintentional injuries than urban residents. Challenges related to social determinants of health (SDOH) such as poverty, lack of healthy food options, and poor transportation contribute to the problem.
Access also remains a key hurdle. One in five Americans lives in a rural area, where provider shortages account
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Strategies for Promoting Workplace Safety for Nurses
Nurses bring dedication to health systems, outpatient centers, hospitals, and more, committing their lives to caring for those in the community who need it most. Unfortunately, that commitment often comes with the risk of violence in their workplace. One of the most impactful ways healthcare systems can show nurses that they care is through a strong workplace violence prevention plan.
The Data on Workplace Violence in Healthcare
In 2024, National Nurses United published a report
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Transforming Health: Exploring the Growing Demand for Weight Loss Drugs From Canada
In recent years, the global conversation around obesity and weight management has intensified, with a growing spotlight on pharmaceutical options as viable tools for health improvement. One of the most notable trends is the increasing demand for weight loss drugs from Canada. Known for its regulated pharmaceutical landscape, affordability, and access to cutting-edge treatments, Canada is quickly emerging as a
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Reimagining Parkinson’s Research: Unlocking the Power of Real-World Data and AI
Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is considered one of the most complex and challenging neurodegenerative disorders of our time. It affects nearly one million people in the United States alone, with approximately 90,000 new diagnoses each year. Characterized by progressive motor symptoms such as tremor, rigidity, and bradykinesia, as well as a host of non-motor symptoms, Parkinson’s presents with a wide range of manifestations and variable progression patterns. This complexity makes it particularly
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KLAS Executive Voices 2025: Understanding the Healthcare IT Needs of C-Suite Leaders
What You Should Know:
- A June 2025 report from KLAS Research, titled "Executive Voices 2025," provides insights from C-suite leaders in enterprise, operational/technological, and clinical roles to help technology vendors better understand their needs and challenges. While healthcare organizations rely on technology, many software vendors struggle to grasp the broader goals of the executives making purchasing decisions.
- Insights for the report were gathered from two KLAS data
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Report: Health Systems Turn to Technology to Combat Enduring Workforce Challenges
What You Should Know:
- A new report from the Center for Connected Medicine (CCM) at UPMC and KLAS Research reveals that healthcare leaders are increasingly investing in technology to address persistent workforce issues, years after the COVID-19 pandemic strained the industry to its limits.
- The new report, titled “Transforming Health Care Workforce Management: How Technology Can Address Workforce Challenges at Health Systems,” indicates a decisive shift in strategy. Over 80% of
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Commure Launches ”Commure Agents”: AI Assistants with Full EHR Integration
What You Should Know:
- Commure, a leading healthcare technology company, today announced the commercial launch of Commure Agents, AI-powered colleagues built for healthcare.
- Commure Agents are intelligent, customizable assistants that automate complex tasks, combatting the rise in staffing shortages and reducing healthcare costs.
Commure Launches AI-Powered Agents to Revolutionize Hospital Operations and Care Delivery
Commure is reshaping healthcare
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Methodist Hospitals Invests in Philips’ Advanced Imaging to Enhance Patient Care
What You Should Know:
- Philips and Methodist Hospitals have announced a strategic investment by the healthcare provider into Philips' portfolio of image-guided therapy (IGT) solutions.
- The collaboration will bring advanced imaging systems, software, and specialized devices to Methodist Hospitals, supporting critical community health needs such as active stroke treatment, complex cardiovascular interventions, and oncology therapies.
Upgrading Interventional
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Infinitus Integrates Voice AI Agents with Salesforce Health Cloud
What You Should Know:
- Infinitus Systems Inc., the trusted voice AI platform powering more than 100 million minutes of healthcare conversations, today announced an expanded partnership with Salesforce, allowing joint customers to invoke Infinitus's voice AI agents to complete and automate complex administrative healthcare tasks.
- Through this partnership, Salesforce and Infinitus customers can launch purpose-built healthcare AI agents through Infinitus's Agentforce and MuleSoft
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Aledade Expands Michigan Footprint with Acquisition of CCA’s Value-Based Care Operations
What You Should Know:
- Aledade, the largest network of independent primary care in the United States, has announced its acquisition of the Michigan-based value-based care operations of CCA Holding Company, Inc.
- The move deepens Aledade’s presence across the state and empowers more physicians to succeed in a healthcare system focused on patient outcomes and quality.
Strengthening a Statewide Presence
The acquisition includes an Accountable Care Organization (ACO) and a
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