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Collaboration and Innovation Hold Promise for Cardiovascular Patients

Kaiser Permanente Center for Total Health

Prioritizing patient needs topped the agenda at last month’s Value in Healthcare Initiative meeting, hosted by the Center for Total Health. Launched earlier this year, the Initiative is a collaboration between the American Heart Association (AHA) and the Duke-Margolis Center for Health Policy.

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Early warning signs of a mental health tsunami: A coordinated response to gather initial data insights from digital services providers

Lloyd Price

As governments attempt to contain the virus, we must mitigate the mental health impact of the pandemic and economic crisis, especially given that pre-COVID-19 predictions already indicated that by 2030 depression will be the leading cause of disease burden globally [1].

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Top Six Healthcare Executive Challenges in 2019

Henry Kotula

The most recent numbers from the Association of American Medical Colleges predict a shortage of up to 120,000 physicians by 2030. The survey of 100 executives also found that less than 25% believe their EHRs can deliver on core KLAS criteria for value. A whopping 95% said they regret the decision to change systems.

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