Ashleigh Skaalen: Good morning and welcome to Mayo Clinic’s Convocation of Thanks 2024. This year marks our 40th annual service to celebrate and thank our donors and their families. My name is Ashleigh Skaalen, and I am one of the donor coordinators here at Mayo Clinic’s Body Donation Program. Just a couple of housekeeping things … Read more
Roughly one in three Americans, 96 million adults, has prediabetes – but only 2-3% are offered help to prevent progression to full-blown disease. The medical effects of diabetes are significant, of course – affecting eyesight, circulation and even, in severe cases, requiring amputation. But there are other implications too. With untold healthcare resources devoted to … Read more
Over at the former Allscripts, ailing Veradigm reported a strong cash position and reduced debt this week, and sale rumors immediately flourished, while another electronic health record vendor, Meditech, announced Wednesday that it will take advantage of the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement. The EHR vendor said it selected Health Gorilla to give its … Read more
Cerebral is a virtual mental healthcare provider with a mission to democratize access to high-quality care to all. With several full-service monthly subscription plans to choose from, members receive online access to therapists and prescribing providers. Visits are done via video chat, and members can message their care team directly. Members can receive medications delivered … Read more
Personal health records and patient portals Personal health records and patient portals are powerful tools for managing your health. By Mayo Clinic Staff If you’re like most people, you have one or more health concerns. You may visit more than one healthcare professional. You may use more than one pharmacy. Keeping track of it all … Read more
AllianceChicago is a unique organization. A federally funded health center network of more than 76 community health centers operating in more than 23 states, its work is centered on improving personal, community and public health through innovative collaboration. The collaboration has been in operation for more than 25 years and is committed to developing and … Read more
To safeguard existing cybersecurity protocols from easy decryption by a quantum computer, the National Institute of Standards and Technology Post-Quantum Cryptography Project has developed three algorithms – called FIPS 203, 204 and 205 – designed to withstand quantum-powered cyberattacks. It released the first three post-quantum encryption standards on Tuesday. With the standards, organizations can achieve … Read more
Posterity Health is a virtual-first center of excellence for male reproductive health. It provides a hybrid care delivery model, allowing for telehealth appointments, ongoing treatment plans and in-person care. Through various technologies, personalized care and expert guidance, Posterity Health empowers males to take control of their reproductive health. THE PROBLEM Male reproductive healthcare often is … Read more
As with other illnesses that spread from person to person, COVID-19 outbreaks can happen in schools. There are ways your child’s school can help prevent or stop infections. And there are ways you can help your family avoid getting sick. Kids have about the same chance as adults of catching the virus that causes COVID-19. … Read more
Healthcare organizations that communicate information about the work experiences, benefits and perks at their facilities are better able to find the candidates who want to join their teams, said Dr. Iman Abuzeid, CEO and co-founder of Incredible Health, an artificial intelligence-powered healthcare career platform. Abuzeid told Healthcare IT News that data from the company’s fifth State of … Read more