Associations
The Menopause Society, a leading authority on menopause since 1989, has been awarded a $5 million grant from the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation to support the digital-innovation phase of the NextGen Now initiative. This initiative aims to provide comprehensive training programs for healthcare professionals to improve the care of
Physicians
The recent ranking "The 50 Best Female Doctors in Spain" highlights the contributions of 50 exceptional women in 32 medical specialties. Vanitatis and El Confidencial, a digital communication medium, presented the ranking to acknowledge the transformative capacity and vocation of these women in advancing research and improving healthcare
Health care industry
The North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) has launched a new online platform, the People's Hub, which enables patients, carers, and families to have a say in shaping healthcare services in their area. The hub is hosted on Boost, the NHS's learning website,
Health care industry
Healthcare systems are focusing on immediate priorities such as improving quality of care and cost containment, while deprioritizing strategies that have proven links to better outcomes and financial sustainability. A national survey by Arcadia Research Report reveals that healthcare leaders are struggling to balance short-term goals with long-term impact. The
Health care reform
A study published in the Journal of Robotic Surgery has demonstrated the effectiveness of high-intensity theatre lists in improving productivity in robotic-assisted cholecystectomies. Researchers from Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust in the UK conducted a service evaluation to assess the feasibility of performing up to 10 robotic cholecystectomies in a
Health care reform
Research conducted at the University of Melbourne, in collaboration with the North East Metro Health Service Partnership and the Planned Surgery Reform program, has shed light on the ethical challenges associated with elective surgery waiting lists in public health systems. The study, published in the Journal of Bioethical Inquiry, highlights
Health care industry
The Irish and Estonian governments have joined forces with the Estonian Centre for International Development Cooperation (Estdev) to renovate the intensive care unit at Berdichev Hospital in Ukraine and train the hospital's medical staff. The agreement, valued at €1.73 million, will improve access to critical healthcare services
Health care industry
Ghana's public health system has faced numerous challenges, but Director of Public Health, Dr. Franklin Asiedu-Bekoe, emphasizes the need for multi-faceted approaches to strengthen it. He highlights that increasing funding, investing in infrastructure, and reorienting services toward primary and preventive care are crucial. Dr. Asiedu-Bekoe also stresses the
Health care industry
The Belize government, in partnership with the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) and the World Diabetes Foundation (WDF), has initiated a project to improve diabetes care by integrating diabetes services into primary healthcare across the country. This collaborative effort aims to enhance the management of diabetes
Health care industry
Gray Matter Analytics, a healthcare SaaS company, has teamed up with Ernst & Young LLP to deliver scalable analytics solutions that will help managed care organizations and state Medicaid agencies strengthen oversight, improve outcomes, and reduce costs in the rapidly shifting value-based care landscape. The collaboration combines Gray Matter'
Health care industry
Axuall, the industry leader in clinical workforce intelligence, and the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic have announced a long-term agreement to co-develop and deploy Axuall Sync, a platform designed to improve the accuracy and completeness of provider data for health systems. This collaboration aims to address one of the healthcare industry'
Diseases
Lived experience research provides a unique perspective on suicidality, offering insights that can inform effective mental health care and policies. A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Melbourne highlights the importance of involving those personally affected by suicidality in research to strengthen its relevance and impact. The
