Source Listen to this story Loading audio file, please wait. Speed1.00 0.25 0.50 0.75 1.00 1.25 1.50 1.75 2.00 Terre Haute Regional Hospital (photo courtesy of Google Maps) The Federal Trade Commission on Thursday submitted a letter to the Indiana Department of Health expressing its opposition to Union Health’s proposed acquisition of Terre Haute Regional…
Africa’s Tech Ecosystem: Innovation Thrives Amid Funding Challenges
Source Africa’s tech ecosystem has gained global attention for its potential to disrupt industries and address significant continental challenges. However, recent downturns in venture capital funding are raising concerns. From 2019 to 2021, African startups enjoyed a boom, attracting nearly $5 billion in investments. This influx of capital spurred innovation, job creation, and economic growth.…
KDSB one of 10 recipients across Canada to receive Connected
Source Tim Brody – Editor The Kenora District Services Board (KDSB) is one of 10 recipients across Canada to receive the Connected Care Innovation Grant.On Aug. 28, Canada Health Infoway (Infoway) announced it had awarded 10 clinical leaders across Canada with the Connected Care Innovation Grant, of up to $50,000 in funding per project, “to…
YO.DH in photos: Enabling future digital health leaders
Source The YO.DH initiative is a vibrant community of more than 800 digital health professionals under the age of 35, representing more than 20 countries and 85 cities. The community prides itself on gender inclusivity, with over 53% of members being women.“YO.DH is a unique and vibrant community of leaders in the digital health care…
The technological revolution is transforming healthcare according to Blair’s latest
Source Despite leaving office nearly two decades ago, Tony Blair remains in the spotlight as an influential voice in politics and in the tech sector. The former Prime Minister has written his first book in over a decade, On Leadership. It contains a section focussing on the “technological revolution” which he believes is “THE issue…
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How AI can help fix this global healthcare challenge
Source shulz/Getty ImagesThe advent of artificial intelligence (AI) can help solve the growing healthcare challenge of aging populations, which many nations are battling, though the usual challenges remain.According to Singapore’s Health Minister Ong Ye Kung, three significant trends are converging to make this an unprecedented time for tackling healthcare challenges: AI, genomics, and a shift…
Excellus+accepting+Health+Equity+Innovation+applications+from+nonprofits
Source Applications are now being accepted from community-based nonprofits for the Excellus BlueCross BlueShield 2024 Health Equity Innovation Awards. The awards provide funding to organizations to support health and wellness programs that address racial and ethnic health disparities in upstate New York. The application portal will close at 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 4. “The Health…
Grace Health Celebrates Employee Certifications
Source Grace Health proudly announces the recognition of its hardworking employees as they celebrate their accomplishments and certifications in a combined pinning ceremony. This significant event, held at the Corbin Civic Center in April, marked the continued success and expansion of the Grace University training programs, which have set a high standard in healthcare education…
Q2 2024 Cross-Comparison of Public Hospital Operator Performance
Source Join Lumeris’ Rick Goddard, Mercy’s Michael Englehart, and me on Tuesday, September 24 in a virtual event where we’ll be diving into the latest news in health and health systems, plus a chat of what we can expect for 2025, like: Vertical integration dynamics and how health systems should respond Health system revenue diversification…