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Medisafe and EMD Serono Partner to Launch Global HIV Resource Center

by Jasmine Pennic 03/05/2025 Leave a Comment

Medisafe and EMD Serono Partner to Launch Global HIV Resource Center

What You Should Know:  - Medisafe, a global digital health platform for medication management announced a strategic collaboration with EMD Serono to launch the HIV Resource Center by Medisafe.  - The HIV Resource Center by Medisafe puts patients at the center of their care by providing personalized support, education, and proactive health monitoring. Addressing the Challenges of HIV Management Living with HIV can present various challenges, including managing complex
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Light AI and MrBeast Partner to Combat Strep A in Africa with AI-Powered Diagnostic Tests

by Fred Pennic 02/18/2025 Leave a Comment

Light AI and MrBeast Partner to Combat Strep A in Africa with AI-Powered Diagnostic Tests

What You Should Know:  - Light AI, a healthcare technology company specializing in AI-powered diagnostic solutions, today announced a partnership with MrBeast Industries to launch a Strep A test donation initiative in Africa. - The collaboration, featured in a Beast Philanthropy video released on February 16th, 2025, aims to improve healthcare access and reduce the burden of Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) in underserved regions.   Global Impact of Strep A Strep A, also
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California’s H5N1 Emergency Declaration Highlights Need for an Urgent National Response to Avian Flu

by Shaun Holt, CEO of Alveo Technologies 02/18/2025 Leave a Comment

California's H5N1 Emergency Declaration Highlights Need for an Urgent National Response to Avian Flu

The H5N1 virus is spreading so rapidly among cattle in California that Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency. Sick cattle not only produce less milk, but their milk is also infected with the virus, so it cannot be sold. The US Federal government will only partially reimburse dairy producers for the losses they incur when infected cattle are removed from the herd.  The damage to the poultry industry has been even more catastrophic because while H5N1 does kill a small number of cattle
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31% of America’s Workforce and Families Have Cardiac Disorders

by Jasmine Pennic 02/12/2025 Leave a Comment

31% of America’s Workforce and Families Have Cardiac Disorders

What You Should Know:  - A new analysis of U.S. heart health trends reveals a concerning statistic: 31% of the workforce and their families suffer from a cardiac disorder or hypertension, a major risk factor for heart disease, according to Cedar Gate Technologies. - The analysis, based on Cedar Gate's National Healthcare Benchmark Database, examined claims data from July 2022 to June 2023, representing approximately 15 million commercially insured individuals. The analysis underscores
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ATOMIC-Meso Trial: A New Take Against Pleural Mesothelioma

by Jonathan Sharp, CFO at Environmental Litigation Group, P.C. 01/23/2025 Leave a Comment

ATOMIC-Meso Trial: A New Take Against Pleural Mesothelioma

Pleural mesothelioma is a type of an aggressive cancer that develops in the tissue that surrounds the lung cavity. It is known to be primarily caused by asbestos exposure. Asbestos was largely used as a material in products revolving construction, automobile, and insulation. It is apparently still used in the said products today in buildings and houses in the U.S. The clear disparity between its latency period, which generally takes decades, compared to its fatal ramifications and little chance
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Medical Home Network and Instacart Partner to Address Food Insecurity

by Fred Pennic 12/06/2024 Leave a Comment

Medical Home Network and Instacart Partner to Address Food Insecurity

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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Accenture Federal Services Wins $190M Contract to Support PEPFAR’s Global Fight Against AIDS

by Fred Pennic 09/19/2024 Leave a Comment

Accenture Federal Services Wins $190M Contract to Support PEPFAR's Global Fight Against AIDS

What You Should Know:  - Accenture Federal Services has been awarded a substantial $190 million contract from the U.S. Department of State.  - The company will provide critical data and systems engineering support to the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), a program widely recognized for its success in combating the global HIV/AIDS crisis. Contract Details The single award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract has a base performance
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of TN Launches Statewide Food as Medicine Initiative to Combat Food Insecurity

by Fred Pennic 08/08/2024 Leave a Comment

Blue Cross Blue Shield of TN Launches Statewide Food as Medicine Initiative to Combat Food Insecurity

What You Should Know:  - FarmboxRx, a pioneer in food-as-medicine solutions, announced a new partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee (BCBST) to address food insecurity and improve health outcomes for Tennesseans.  - Through this collaboration, BCBST members will receive fresh produce and condition-specific health education delivered directly to their homes. Tackling Food Insecurity and Health Disparities Tennessee faces significant challenges related to food
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70% of Community Health Centers Face Staff Shortages Amid Rising Mental Health & Substance Use Care Demand

by Fred Pennic 08/08/2024 Leave a Comment

70% of Community Health Centers Face Staff Shortages Amid Rising Mental Health & Substance Use Care Demand

What You Should Know:  - Community health centers (CHCs), serving as the cornerstone of America's healthcare safety net, are grappling with a critical issue: a worsening workforce shortage.  - A new report by the Commonwealth Fund reveals a concerning trend, with over 70% of CHCs reporting a lack of primary care physicians, nurses, or mental health professionals in 2024. Despite the Challenges, CHCs Remain a Beacon of Hope This news comes amidst a backdrop of rising mental
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Why Wastewater Monitoring is Being Tapped to Prevent an Avian Flu Pandemic

by John Auerbach, SVP Federal Health, ICF & Ewa King, PhD, Chief Program Officer, Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) 07/30/2024 Leave a Comment

Why Wastewater Monitoring is Being Tapped to Prevent an Avian Flu Pandemic

When the Biden Administration announced its plan of action to respond to the threat of avian H5N1 flu, most of the steps being taken were similar to previous threats – targeted patient and animal screenings, bolstered laboratory capacity, and regular communications with and updates for the public and policymakers. But one item on the list may have struck people as newer than the rest – the incorporation of wastewater monitoring into an emergency response. The federal government allocated $3
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