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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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AI-Powered Deepfakes Fuel Surge in Social Media Supplement Scams
What You Should Know:
- Social media has become a breeding ground for deceptive health supplement ads, with AI-powered deepfakes taking these scams to a whole new level of danger. A recent study by Bitdefender Labs reveals a dramatic increase in phony social media ads promoting fictitious supplements and treatments.
-Researchers at Bitdefender Labs analyzed health-related scams on social media platforms like Facebook, Messenger, and Instagram over a three-month period,
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AI Ushers in New Era of Global Healthcare Equity and Efficiency
What You Should Know:
- The global healthcare landscape is undergoing a transformative shift. Digital innovation, particularly the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), is emerging as a powerful tool to improve access, quality, and affordability of healthcare worldwide.
- A recent white paper by the World Economic Forum, in collaboration with leading organizations, highlights the exciting potential of AI in social innovation, specifically within healthcare. The report
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