All children deserve access to quality healthcare, including those involved with the foster care and juvenile justice systems. Health equity for system-involved youth, individuals who have been impacted by the child welfare or juvenile justice systems, is critical for children to lead fulfilling lives. System-involved youth face incredible challenges that make them a uniquely vulnerable population.
Often, their health needs are complex, influenced by significant trauma, and exacerbated
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Technology
CalAIM: How to Support CBOs in Medicaid Transformation
California’s bold new CalAIM Medicaid transformation program is restructuring what partnership for health looks like across the state. With a goal of better-integrating healthcare and social services for our most vulnerable residents, many eyes are turning toward local community-based organizations (CBOs) as a critical component of that evolution and investment in health equity. However, traditional health privacy, security infrastructure, and regulatory requirements, like HIPAA and HITRUST,
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CuraLinc & Oshi Health Partner for Integrated Employee Wellbeing
What You Should Know:
- CuraLinc Healthcare, a leading provider of mental health and wellbeing programs for employees, students and families, announces the expansion of its Partner Network, featuring a new partnership with Oshi Health, the first and only virtual digestive health center of excellence.
- CuraLinc recognizes that mental health outcomes improve when we consider the broader context of physical, financial and social wellbeing. By expanding our Partner Network, we’re making it
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AdventHealth Manchester Opens First Telehealth Primary Care Clinic in Walmart
What You Should Know:
- AdventHealth Manchester announced the opening of its first telehealth primary care clinic, AdventHealth Clinic Corbin, located within the Corbin Walmart.
- The telehealth primary care clinic aims to provide accessible and high-quality healthcare services to the community of Corbin and the surrounding areas.
AdventHealth Clinic Corbin Services
The AdventHealth Clinic Corbin leverages the latest technology to connect patients with experienced
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Debunking the Myths of Self-Directed Care
Self-directed care remains one of the best-kept secrets in long-term care, and though it’s steadily growing, overall enrollment – and awareness – remains relatively low. From 2019 to 2023, the U.S. saw a 23% increase in people self-directing their long-term services and supports (LTSS). Yet, because many eligible individuals remain unaware of self-direction, vulnerable populations, including individuals with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities, chronic diseases, and adults
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Q/A: Amp Health’s VP Talks How Industrial COEs Are Transforming Workforce Wellness
In today’s demanding industrial landscape, the urgency of establishing Industrial Labor Centers of Excellence (COEs) has never been greater. COEs—specialized programs or facilities that provide high-quality, mulit-disciplinary care—are at the forefront of revolutionizing how we approach workforce wellness and safety by integrating technology, data, and proactive interventions. For organizations committed to sustainable growth and a healthier, more engaged workforce, adopting and championing
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athenahealth Launches AI-Powered Ambient Notes for Ambulatory Practices
What You Should Know:
- athenahealth, a prominent provider of network-enabled software for healthcare practices, has announced the limited release of *Ambient Notes*, an AI-driven tool integrated into the athenaOne platform, aiming to streamline clinical note documentation.
- By leveraging ambient listening and generative AI, Ambient Notes seeks to reduce administrative burdens, allowing clinicians to focus more on patient care. This new feature reflects athenahealth’s commitment to
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Navigating The Mental Health Challenges of an Aging Population
As the baby boomer generation ages, the “silver tsunami” is contributing to a significant demographic shift. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the population of Americans over age 65 increased by 13 million between 2010 and 2020, marking the fastest growth rate since the late 19th century. This trend is expected to accelerate, bringing with it various public health challenges, including a rising prevalence of late-life depression. The numerous factors contributing to late-life depression
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Trucker’s Body Shop Launches Telehealth Platform for Truck Drivers
What You Should Know:
- Trucker's Body Shop, a telehealth company led by doctors and founded by truckers for truckers, announced the launch of its comprehensive digital healthcare experience.
-Specifically crafted for the trucking industry, Trucker’s Body Shop offers affordable healthcare solutions that are seamlessly integrated into the demanding schedules of America’s drivers. The services are also extended to those who support them the most — their friends and family — making it easier
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FarmboxRx and Unite For HER Partner to Deliver Food and Support to Women with Breast and Ovarian Cancer
What You Should Know:
- FarmboxRx, a leading provider of food-as-medicine solutions, has partnered with Unite For HER, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting individuals with breast and ovarian cancer.
- The strategic collaboration will provide women battling these diseases with access to fresh, healthy food and valuable health literacy resources, delivered directly to their homes.
Addressing Food Insecurity and Improving Health Outcomes
Food insecurity is a
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