C-TAP Second Anniversary Panel Discussion Webinar The WHO COVID-19 Technology Access Pool (WHO C-TAP), on its second-year anniversary, would like to kindly invite you to participate in a Panel Discussion Webinar to stimulate the debate on advancing C-TAP’s ability to promote equitable access to COVID-19 health technologies. The Secretariat will […]
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New Franchise Ellie Mental Health Expands Access to Therapy | Franchise News
Ellie Mental Health co-founders Erin Pash and Kyle Keller, center, are flanked by COO Haillie Corbett, far left, and Chris Pash, chief business officer. Scott and Heather Cramer were close to signing as the first franchisees of Ellie Mental Health when they experienced the struggle for access to therapy first […]
Partners Across Health Care, Academia and Patient Advocacy Launch the Digital Health for Equitable Health Alliance, a Unique Coalition to Address Disparities in Access to Healthcare using Digital Health Technology
The Digital Health for Equitable Health Alliance brings together multi-sector stakeholders, leaders, and advocates to promote a more digitally inclusive and accessible society that will transform health delivery for underserved populations. WASHINGTON, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Today, a unique coalition was launched that aims to address health disparities for […]
EHR vendor, research group partner to expand clinical trial access, diversity
Electronic health record vendor NextGen Healthcare and Circuit Clinical are teaming up to help providers connect diverse populations of patients to clinical trial access through federally qualified health centers, the companies said Wednesday. NextGen has 14,000 provider and more than 300 health center clients, and the collaboration with Circuit Clinical, […]
Hospitalist talks tech innovation for staffing shortages and patient access
A shortage of nurses and other workers will continue to erode hospital financial performance throughout 2022, according to a Healthcare Quarterly report from Moody’s. Two of many challenges loom in the year ahead: nursing staffing shortages and reducing costly readmissions and average lengths of stay – issues present even before […]
Mental healthcare for marginalized groups: Barriers to access
Individuals from minoritized ethnic communities are generally less likely to use mental healthcare services than the majority white population. Some of the reasons for disparities in mental health utilization by marginalized ethnic groups include provider discrimination, lack of adequate health insurance, high costs, limited access to quality care, stigma, mistrust […]
MaineHealth Access to Care celebrates 20th Anniversary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Cornish207-662-5146 / [email protected] The program, which helps vulnerable populations navigate the complexities of the health care system, has helped more than 162,000 people since 2001. PORTLAND, Maine – MaineHealth’s Access to Care Program is celebrating 20 years of helping vulnerable populations gain access to comprehensive affordable health […]