Sun.Aug 25, 2024

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Aging in Place: The Silent Epidemic Crippling Seniors’ Well-Being

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What You Should Know: – A new survey conducted by Alignment Health reveals the significant social and environmental factors that are impacting the health and well-being of seniors in the United States. These factors, known as social determinants of health , are preventing seniors from living healthier lives. – The 2024 Social Threats to Aging Well In America was conducted via an online poll of 2,051 Americans aged 65 and older between April 30 and May 21, 2024.

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Monday Morning Update 8/26/24

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Top News Publicly traded healthcare software vendor Evolent Health is.

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Upgrade Hospital Cybersecurity with Passwordless, Phishing-Resistant MFA

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Mike Harris, Sr. Manager of Business Development for ELATEC Inc. In February 2024, the Change Healthcare ransomware attack shut down healthcare billing and authorization systems for providers across the nation, substantially impacting business systems, finances and patient care. United HealthGroup, the parent company of Change Healthcare, estimates that losses so far have topped $872 million , including a $22 million ransom payment and other direct and indirect costs related to the event.

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Morning Headlines 8/26/24

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Evolent Health up for sale Publicly traded healthcare software vendor.

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From Diagnosis to Delivery: How AI is Revolutionizing the Patient Experience

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Inc.

The healthcare landscape is being revolutionized by AI and cutting-edge digital technologies, reshaping how patients receive care and interact with providers. In this webinar led by Simran Kaur, we will explore how AI-driven solutions are enhancing patient communication, improving care quality, and empowering preventive and predictive medicine. You'll also learn how AI is streamlining healthcare processes, helping providers offer more efficient, personalized care and enabling faster, data-driven