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Why Health Coverage is a Key Indicator of Economic Growth and Stability
Start READING: Why Health Coverage is a Key Indicator of Economic Growth and StabilityEfforts to expand access to health insurance often focus on the direct, health-related benefits to individuals. Peg O’Connell explains how health insurance is also about the economic health of our communities.
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HealthTech 2021: Back to Business
Start READING: HealthTech 2021: Back to BusinessWhile attending the GIANT digital technology conference in London, Atrómitos Principal Tina Simpson enjoyed the familiarity of convening once again with colleagues in-person; a “here we are again” feeling. But then the realities of how technology is integrated within and across healthcare organizations became apparent and she realized, “Well, here we are again.”
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Trickle-Down Economics and Underrepresentation: The (Partial) Design of “Underserved” Communities
Start READING: Trickle-Down Economics and Underrepresentation: The (Partial) Design of “Underserved” CommunitiesAs the year comes to a close, many of us focus our end-of-year giving on supporting those in need. This week, we consider the reality that “those in need” are such by our design and explore how economic and voting rights policies created the construct of “underserved” communities.
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NDEW2021: Putting ADCES7 into Practice
Start READING: NDEW2021: Putting ADCES7 into PracticeNational Diabetes Education Week focuses on self-care behaviors for diabetes. Natalie Elleson from ADCES emphasizes the significance of comprehending these behaviors in the context of diabetes prevention and treatment.
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A Relentless Mindset at Work
Start READING: A Relentless Mindset at WorkGlobal Entrepreneurship Week supports and empowers entrepreneurs, including those facing scaling and business-building challenges. Lisa Leath, HR expert and entrepreneur, highlights the importance of recruiting and retaining talent for successful entrepreneurship.
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Understanding the Assignment: Why “Cause Work Is Hard” Isn’t An Excuse
Start READING: Understanding the Assignment: Why “Cause Work Is Hard” Isn’t An ExcuseImplementation of ONC and CMS CURES Act Final Rules raises questions and operational headaches, including the potential for increased administrative burden on providers as change is implemented. But that doesn’t mean that these aren’t important and needed changes. This week Atrómitos Principal Tina Simpson evaluates a recent JAMA study evaluating patients’ immediate access to test…
