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COVID-19 Health Systems Impact: What Will Stop The Cash Hemorrhage?

by Eugene Chan, MD, co-founder and chairman of Abpro 01/23/2023 Leave a Comment

COVID-19 Health Systems Impact: What Will Stop The Cash Hemorrhage?

The material cost of COVID-19 has been at the center of public discourse since the early days of the pandemic. In 2020, growth in federal government spending on healthcare increased 36 percent, compared to the 5.9 percent bump in 2019. While the distribution of vaccines has allowed for a version of pre-pandemic life to resume, hospitals are still not recovered from the high rates of hospitalizations that occurred in March 2020, and the indirect costs of the pandemic continue to loom over the
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Convenient Scapegoat: Why Hesitancy is Not the Cause of Low Vaccination Rates in Africa

by Dr. Ernest Darkoh-Ampem, co-founder of BroadReach Group 12/15/2022 Leave a Comment

Convenient Scapegoat: Why Hesitancy is Not the Cause of Low Vaccination Rates in Africa

At this year’s World Economic Forum in Davos, the topic of the COVID-19 pandemic and its destructive impact was central to many of the discussions that took place. Among them, was the issue of vaccine hesitancy around the world, especially in underdeveloped nations such as those in Africa. According to Africa CDC, as of September 2022, Africa, the second most-populated continent, has only vaccinated 21% of its people; an inadequate number In comparison to other populated countries such as India
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a16z Bio+ Health Partners with Bassett Health to Bring Digital Health Solutions to Rural New York

by Fred Pennic 11/07/2022 Leave a Comment

a16z Bio+ Health Partners with Bassett Health to Bring Digital Health Solutions to Rural New York

What You Should Know: - Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) Bio + Health fund today announced a strategic partnership with Bassett Healthcare Network, an integrated healthcare system in central New York state. - The strategic partnership aims to leverage digital healthcare technologies from a16z’s portfolio companies to address the inequities and systemic challenges of delivering high-quality healthcare to rural patient populations through Bassett Healthcare Network. Leveraging Digital Health to
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The Fast Pace of Cancer Research is Leaving Community Clinicians Behind

by Corey Zankowski, CEO of Primum 09/09/2022 Leave a Comment

The Fast Pace of Cancer Research is Leaving Community Clinicians Behind

We are witnessing an accelerated pace of amazing breakthroughs and advancements in cancer care today, with new treatments emerging almost weekly and unprecedented opportunities to help improve patient outcomes every day. However, if a doctor is not working in an academic setting, reading every new paper, and recruiting patients for new studies, how can they be expected to keep up with the latest treatments and approaches to specific cancers? When
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Homeward Raises $50M, Inks Value-Based Contract with Priority Health

by Syed Hamza Sohail 08/04/2022 Leave a Comment

Homeward Raises $50M, Inks Value-Based Contract with Priority Health

What You Should Know: - Homeward raises $50M Series B funding round co-led by ARCH Venture Partners and Human Capital. - The funding round also includes participation from General Catalyst, which led Homeward’s Series A funding, and Lee Shapiro and Glen Tullman, Co-Founders of 7wireVentures, one of the country’s most successful early-stage healthcare venture funds. Value-Based and Comprehensive Care Americans living in rural communities are experiencing increasing health disparities
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New Hospital-At-Home Study Focuses on Rural Health Deserts

by Fred Pennic 06/21/2022 Leave a Comment

What You Should Know: - Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH), based in Lexington, Ky., will use Biofourmis’ virtual care and AI-based predictive analytics technology to support a new Rural Home Hospital program delivering acute hospital-level care inside patients’ homes--including a clinical trial studying this care model in rural areas. - ARH joins Blessing Health System—which is also using Biofourmis’ solution—as one of only two U.S. participants
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Rural Provider Homeward Forms In-Market Partnership with Rite Aid to Support Seniors in Underserved Communities

by Jasmine Pennic 06/02/2022 Leave a Comment

Rural Provider Homeward Forms In-Market Partnership with Rite Aid to Support Seniors in Underserved Communities

What You Should Know: - Homeward, the comprehensive rural care provider network launched by former Livongo titan, Dr. Jenny Schneider, has announced a partnership with Rite Aid to deliver onsite care to rural Americans, starting with Medicare. - Homeward’s work with Rite Aid will also support the pharmacy retailer’s recently announced plans to double-down on pharmacy services, with increased focus on expansion in underserved communities. This is also Rite Aid’s first push to bring real
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Powered by Biofourmis, Blessing Health System Partners Launches Home Hospital Services

by Partnerships 03/31/2022 Leave a Comment

What You Should Know: - Blessing Health System, an integrated rural health system selects Biofourmis, a virtual care and digital therapeutics provider to launch its own home hospital services. - As part of the selection, Biofourmis is supporting the health system with its turnkey, end-to-end, home hospital solution for participation in the Rural Home Hospital project.  Delivering Acute-Level Hospital Care Inside Patients’ Homes This new program allows caregivers to
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Rural Health Startup Homeward Emerges with $20M to Support Rural Communities

by Fred Pennic 03/10/2022 Leave a Comment

Rural Health Startup Homeward Emerges with $20M to Support Rural Communities

What You Should Know - Homeward, a new company focused on improving access to high-quality, affordable primary and specialty care in rural communities launches with an initial $20M investment. - The organization is rearchitecting care for rural Americans who have a 23% higher mortality rate than those in urban communities. Homeward – a San Francisco, CA-based mobile, in-person, and telehealth hybrid care model (with specialty and primary care providers) for people
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Marshfield Clinic Health System to Launch Rural Health Equity Initiative

by Jasmine Pennic 06/29/2021 Leave a Comment

Marshfield Clinic Health System

What You Should Know: - Marshfield Clinic Health System, one of the largest rural, integrated health systems in the country, is partnering with NowPow and a broad range of community organizations to connect patients with local resources to improve their health and quality of life. - Marshfield Clinic Health System and NowPow are working together to build a comprehensive network of agencies and programs serving northern, central and western Wisconsin, ensuring that individuals have access
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