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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…
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Leadership and AI Drives Change in Medical Imaging Equipment Procurement
Healthcare facilities face significant challenges in procuring and managing medical imaging equipment. These high-cost, high-stakes purchases, such as MRI and CT scanners, can directly impact patient care and financial sustainability. With declining reimbursements and increasingly complex technologies, the importance of expert guidance in making these decisions has never been greater. In fact, in 2022,…
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Erin Osbourne at CHIME Fall Forum
Erin Osbourn, CIO at the Child Mind Institute, shares her experiences at the Chime Fall Forum and highlights the importance of building a culture of inclusion, belonging, and work-life harmony within her team. She discusses her leadership approach of fostering vulnerability, empathy, and balance, while emphasizing the critical need to destigmatize mental health, especially in…
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Jesse Folds at CHIME Fall Forum
Jesse Folds, Director of IT Operations and Cybersecurity at Opelousas General, discusses the growing focus on zero trust policies, cybersecurity, and the challenges of understaffed IT departments in healthcare. He highlights the importance of vendor partnerships that understand budget cycles and emphasizes shifting ROI metrics toward improving patient satisfaction and equipping nurses with tools to…
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Ryan Thousand at CHIME Fall Forum
Ryan Thousand, CIO of Dahl Memorial Healthcare in rural Montana, discusses the unique challenges and opportunities of leading a critical access hospital in a small community. From leveraging AI and strategic partnerships to enhance patient care and operational efficiency, to his decision to join the Panda Health family for its vendor-agnostic, community-driven approach, Ryan shares…