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Private equity and venture capital have been reshaping the healthcare landscape, with $47 billion in related deals recorded from 2019 to 2023. These investments promise innovation and growth in AI, diagnostics, and healthcare delivery. However, they also raise critical questions about aligning profit-driven goals with the mission to improve patient care and system efficiency….
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Employer-Built Healthcare Plans: Controlling Costs and Transforming Care
The rising cost of healthcare continues to strain employers and employees alike. With premiums climbing at a rate outpacing inflation, many organizations are burdened with high costs and subpar outcomes. Employer-built healthcare models are emerging as a potential solution, enabling organizations to take control of their healthcare systems. According to the Kaiser Family Foundation,…
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AI and Advocacy Unite: Tackling Women’s Health Disparities with Hologic Mia Keeys
Women’s health remains a critical issue globally, with alarming disparities in access and outcomes. A new survey from Hologic and Gallup reveals that while nearly 90% of women recognize the importance of health screenings, less than half undergo them consistently due to barriers like cost, time, and anxiety. The stakes are particularly high in…
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Overcoming Behavioral Health Challenges: Iris Telehealth’s Technology-Driven Approach
Behavioral health challenges have intensified nationwide, with wait times for care stretching months and access in rural areas remaining inadequate. Telehealth innovations are emerging as a crucial bridge to close these gaps, particularly in behavioral health. The stakes are high and according to the 2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), 22.8%…
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Market-Based Planning, Specialization and Technology To Shape Healthcare Provider Networks for Tomorrow
The evolving healthcare landscape demands that provider networks strike a careful balance between meeting community needs and maintaining financial sustainability. As patient demographics shift and technological advancements, such as telehealth, redefine care delivery, health systems must recalibrate their networks to avoid inefficiencies. A 2024 AAMC study highlights this urgency, projecting a shortage of up…
Benchmark Products
Benchmark Products Introduces Benchmark Bioprocessing Solutions: Single-Use Assemblies Tailored for Life Science Manufacturers
Benchmark Products has introduced its new Benchmark Bioprocessing Solutions, a comprehensive offering of customizable single-use assemblies tailored for life science manufacturers. Guided by a customer-centric philosophy, the team at Benchmark understands that every biopharmaceutical process presents unique challenges. By conducting detailed analyses of client workflows, Benchmark identifies opportunities to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and…
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New Design, New Opportunities with clariti® 1 day multifocal 3 Add
New Design, New Opportunities with clariti® 1 day multifocal 3 Add Key Points: How the new clariti®1 day multifocal 3 Add performs in daily practice. Innovations behind the new design, including Binocular Progressive System ™ and Optimized Comfort Edge TM. Ease of fit and refits for the ECP and across a wide range of patients…
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Employee Loyalty Starts with Culture: What the H. E. Butt Foundation Gets Right About Retention
Employee expectations have changed fast. The promise of remote work, the rise of burnout, and a sharper focus on well-being have all rewritten what people look for in a job. For HR leaders, that shift has made retention less about perks and more about purpose — about building workplaces that people actually want to stay…
Cutting Costs, Boosting Care: Why Employers Are Turning to Direct Primary Care for a Healthier, More Engaged Workforce
Rising healthcare costs continue to strain employers and employees alike — and with the average annual premium for family coverage nearing $27,000, benefits leaders are searching for new models that deliver both affordability and accessibility. At the same time, workplace well-being has expanded beyond basic coverage to include mental health, telemedicine, and preventive care,…
Stop Hunting Unicorns: Invest in Trainable Talent to Solve the Mid-Level Hiring Crisis
Companies are moving through a cautious but competitive hiring landscape in late 2025. HR leaders face rising pressure to fill key roles quickly. They must balance speed with quality, culture, and long-term potential. That balance has become harder to achieve. In fields like architecture, engineering, and consulting(AEC), the demand for skilled professionals continues to…
Building a More Human Workplace: Julie Develin on the Future of HR and Workforce Data at HR Southwest 2025
In a business world defined by disruption, HR leaders are racing to keep pace with rapid shifts in technology, workforce expectations, and organizational culture. Recent Gartner research shows that 75 percent of HR leaders say their managers are overwhelmed by the growing pace of change and new responsibilities, while nearly three-quarters report their teams…
