What You Should Know:
- Medical Home Network (MHN), an organization supporting value-based care in federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) forms a collaboration with Instacart, the North American grocery technology leader, to integrate Instacart's SNAP eligibility screener into MHNConnect, its care management platform.
- The strategic partnership aims to address food insecurity among vulnerable populations and improve health outcomes.
Tackling Food Insecurity in
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In the Push to Close Nurse Staffing Gaps, the Math Points to Diversifying Support
Gaps in the nursing workforce remain elevated, with an 18.4% hospital turnover rate for registered nurses and an RN vacancy rate of 9.9%, a recent report shows. In fact, more than half of hospitals face nurse vacancy rates of 10% or higher.
It’s a sign of the need to seriously evaluate how we are filling nursing shifts, rather than clinging to a full-time-only model for support or expecting part-time nurses to work exclusively for the hospital or health system.
The Business Case for an
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Aya Healthcare Acquires Cross Country Healthcare for $615M
What You Should Know:
- Aya Healthcare, a provider of healthcare staffing solutions, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Cross Country Healthcare for approximately $615M.
- The strategic acquisition will combine two of the largest healthcare staffing companies, creating a comprehensive workforce solutions provider with a nationwide reach.
Expanding Services and Expertise
Aya Healthcare and Cross Country Healthcare offer complementary, tech-enabled workforce
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Addressing Bias in Healthcare AI: A Guide for Developers and Clinicians
The promise of AI is greater efficiency in solving complex problems. But with that promise comes the responsibility of understanding and applying
governance, ethical, and reliability principles. Therefore, developing a responsible approach to developing and deploying artificial intelligence (AI) in a safe, trustworthy, and ethical fashion is essential. As 94% of IT leaders believe more attention should be paid to responsible AI development, the healthcare industry must devise strategies
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Greenway Health Joins AWS Partner Network to Accelerate Healthcare Innovation
What You Should Know:
- Greenway Health, a provider of health information technology services, has joined the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Partner Network (APN).
- The strategic collaboration will enable Greenway to leverage AWS's cloud infrastructure and expertise to further advance healthcare technology and deliver innovative solutions to healthcare providers.
Driving the Automated Healthcare Practice
This expanded partnership with AWS underscores Greenway's commitment to
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EnableComp Appoints Frank Forte as CEO to Drive RCM
What You Should Know:
- EnableComp, a provider of technology-driven solutions for healthcare revenue cycle management, has announced the appointment of Frank Forte as its new CEO.
- Forte brings extensive experience in healthcare technology and revenue cycle leadership to this role, where he will spearhead the company's growth and innovation strategy.
Forte Bio/Background
Forte has a strong track record of success in the healthcare industry. He most recently served as CEO
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Cleerly Secures $106M to Advance AI-Powered Cardiac Care
What You Should Know:
- Cleerly, a pioneer in advanced cardiovascular imaging, has announced the successful closure of its Series C extension funding round, raising a total of $106M led by Insight Partners, with participation from Battery Ventures and existing investors.
- The funding will enable Cleerly to expand its reach and make its AI-powered cardiac care solutions accessible to more patients as well as invest in research and clinical trials to further validate the
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The Role of Digitally Savvy Clinical Leadership Ready for the Future in Healthcare
As technological innovations, AI and challenges in healthcare continue to grow, it’s imperative for healthcare leaders – especially clinical ones – to be digitally competent and step into the forefront of change with skills and expertise to support a better future. Not only do they need to be efficient in use of existing technology to streamline operations and support frontline workers, but they also need to be open to new technologies in their workplaces to advance the industry, to pressure
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Prenuvo Research Reveals Link Between Type 2 Diabetes and Brain Aging
What You Should Know:
- Prenuvo, a provider of proactive whole-body MRI scans, has presented groundbreaking research at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) 2024 Annual Meeting, revealing a significant link between Type 2 diabetes and brain volume loss.
- The new study highlights the potential of whole-body MRI screening to uncover the hidden impacts of chronic conditions on brain health.
Diabetes and Brain Aging: New Insights
The study, involving over 650
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How Pharma Can Enhance Infusion Clinic Operations and Patient Care
Infusion Clinics (ICs) face a delicate balancing act. They must strive for operational excellence while simultaneously navigating the realities of competition, patient care challenges, and compliance requirements. It’s a difficult challenge, and as ICs adapt to evolving demands, there’s a growing need for pharmaceutical manufacturers to step up with tailored support.
From streamlining medication access to advocating for policy changes, manufacturers can significantly impact how ICs
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