The Impact of Wearable Health Device Data on Providers: Will it bring Woe or Wealth?

The use of activity trackers, smartwatches, and other consumer Health wearables has prompted Business school professors to consider how integrating patient-generated health data into clinical workflows will impact provider profits. These professors used “game theory,” a mathematical modeling method, to understand the potential reactions of competing health systems, consumers, and tech firms in different scenarios….

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University of Chicago hosts discussion on mental health and suicide prevention with Courtney B. Vance

Courtney B. Vance, known for his award-winning acting roles, recently took a poignant turn as a keynote speaker at the University of Chicago’s Black Men’s Mental Health and Wellness Symposium. The two-time Emmy winner co-authored a powerful book, “The Invisible Ache: Black Men Identifying Their Pain and Reclaiming Their Power,” which delves into his personal…

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Vermont Health Commissioner Accused by ACLU of Violating Open Meeting Law

Vermont ACLU accuses Health commissioner of breaking law over safe injection site recommendations The American Civil Liberties Union of Vermont has accused Vermont’s health commissioner of breaking the law by removing recommendations from a government panel regarding the creation of safe injection sites. The dispute centers around recommendations from the Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee, responsible…

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“Wayne Mobile Health Unit Receives $1.1 Million from Meridian in Michigan and the Centene Foundation to Support Pregnant Women – School of Medicine News”

Wayne State University’s Wayne Mobile Health Unit is partnering with Meridian in Michigan, a subsidiary of Centene Corporation, to address maternal and infant health disparities in Detroit and across Michigan. The $1.1 million grant from the Centene Foundation will fund the deployment of mobile vans to provide preventive health services to pregnant women in metropolitan…

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