Health equity

Susan G. Komen® Minnesota Race for the Cure Raises Funds for Breast Cancer Patient Care Services

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Thursday, April 11, 2024
Women, Philanthropy, Health, Fund Raising, Consumer, General Health, Other Philanthropy, Foundation, Oncology, Federation, Cure, Health equity, Patient, Research, Breast, Breast cancer, Dietary supplement

Susan G. Komen ®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, will hold the annual Susan G. Komen Minnesota Race for the Cure on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Viking Lakes in Eagan, Minnesota.

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  • Susan G. Komen ®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, will hold the annual Susan G. Komen Minnesota Race for the Cure on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Viking Lakes in Eagan, Minnesota.
  • This signature event enables Komen to raise critical funds that provide direct support to breast cancer patients, fund groundbreaking research, empower health equity initiatives nationwide, and advocate for change at both the state and federal government levels.
  • “We are excited to host the annual Minnesota Race for the Cure this year and provide a community for all individuals impacted by breast cancer.
  • Funds raised from this annual event fund critical research to improve outcomes for all and bring us closer to finding the cures for all breast cancers,” said Alicia Gordon Macalus, executive director, Minnesota, Susan G. Komen.

Moderna Betrays Africa, Says AHF

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Friday, April 12, 2024
Other Health, General Health, Pharmaceutical, Public Safety, White House, Federal Government, Infectious Diseases, Public Policy, Advocacy Group Opinion, COVID-19, Biotechnology, Health, Government, Health equity, AIDS, COVID-19 vaccine, Research, Vaccine, Pressure, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Messenger, AHF, Global health, Pharmaceutical industry

It raked in $30 billion in profit since 2021.

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  • It raked in $30 billion in profit since 2021.
  • Now, it claims the mRNA factory in Kenya is no longer worth the investment because the African market for vaccines is not profitable enough.
  • The only reason Moderna was able to achieve such astronomical profits in the first place was because it exploited publicly funded research and gained a stranglehold on the global supply of COVID-19 vaccines,” said AHF President Michael Weinstein.
  • To learn more about AHF, please visit our website: www.aidshealth.org , find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/aidshealth and follow us on Twitter: @aidshealthcare and Instagram: @aidshealthcare .

AHIP, the American Medical Association, and the National Association of ACOs Release Playbook with Recommendations Toward a Sustainable Future for Value-Based Care Payment

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Other Health, Managed Care, General Health, Professional Services, Data Management, Payments, Technology, Healthcare Reform, Health Insurance, Insurance, Health, Public Policy, Government, Acos, Playbook, Health equity, Hospital, American Medical Association, Population health, Partnership, Conference, National Association, Reward, Future, Patient, Benchmarking, MPH, Physician, Medicare, Private sector, Financial risk, Nursing

Representatives of AHIP, the AMA, and NAACOS will discuss its second installment of its playbook during a panel at the NAACOS Spring 2024 Conference on Friday, April 12.

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  • Representatives of AHIP, the AMA, and NAACOS will discuss its second installment of its playbook during a panel at the NAACOS Spring 2024 Conference on Friday, April 12.
  • “In the last decade, value-based care has grown from almost nothing to undeniably significant aspect of our health system.
  • Today, for example, accountable care organizations are 20 percent of Medicare alone,” said Clif Gaus, Sc.D., president and CEO of the National Association of ACOs.
  • The partnership is exploring how to sustain momentum for, and grow broad-based participation in, value-based care.

Amazon Web Services Taps Nomi Health’s Artemis to Bolster Health Equity Initiative

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Other Health, Managed Care, General Health, Professional Services, Data Management, Technology, Health Technology, Health Insurance, Data Analytics, Practice Management, Telecommunications, Health, Health equity, HR, Heart, Partnership, Cloud computing, Amazon, Incidence, Food, Private sector, Artemis, SDOH, AWS, Organization, Nursing

Nomi Health’s best-in-class benefits analytics company, Artemis , recently received an award from the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Health Equity Initiative for its work to improve health and reduce care inequities in the private sector.

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  • Nomi Health’s best-in-class benefits analytics company, Artemis , recently received an award from the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Health Equity Initiative for its work to improve health and reduce care inequities in the private sector.
  • At the heart of this collaboration is Artemis Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Insights —a tool that provides employers, brokers/consultants, health plans, and point solutions with the risk models and data insights they need to close health equity gaps.
  • “Being part of the AWS Health Equity Initiative bolsters our efforts to enhance Artemis SDOH Insights, which is vital in assisting our clients to pinpoint areas of health risks and know exactly where they can deploy resources to drive health equity and better outcomes,” Sanjay Motwani, president of Artemis Health, said.
  • For more information on how Artemis SDOH Insights helps employers find real solutions for better health equity, visit www.artemishealth.com/sdoh .

63% of Adults in the United States Wish They Could Manage More of Their Healthcare At Home, as Revealed in LetsGetChecked’s Second Annual “Let’s Talk About Health Equity” Report

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Marketing, Baby Boomers, LGBTQ+, Communications, Health Technology, Pharmaceutical, Health Insurance, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Millennials, Generation Z, Generation X, Professional Services, Health, Women, Seniors, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Managed Care, Men, Family, Consumer, Telemedicine, Virtual Medicine, Medical Supplies, Other Health, Education, Social exclusion, Report, Health equity, Geography, American Community Survey, Disability, Social, Research, Patient, SDOH, Bixa, Nursing

Health equity remains a pressing issue in the United States, with marginalized communities disproportionately affected by disparities in access to healthcare, quality of care, and health outcomes.

Key Points: 
  • Health equity remains a pressing issue in the United States, with marginalized communities disproportionately affected by disparities in access to healthcare, quality of care, and health outcomes.
  • Example data points include:
    Socioeconomic Status: 51% of respondents feel healthcare is unaffordable, and 81% feel high costs prevent equal access to healthcare.
  • To find out more about how people currently perceive and interact with healthcare in America, visit “Let’s Talk About Health Equity” at www.LetsTalkHealthEquity.com .
  • LetsGetChecked engaged independent research firm Bixa, an award-winning market research studio, to conduct and analyze research and findings.

Luskin Orthopaedic Institute for Children (LuskinOIC) Stand For Kids Gala at Sofi Stadium on June 8, 2024

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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Today, the Luskin Orthopaedic Institute for Children ( LuskinOIC ) announced that their annual Stand For Kids Gala will take place on Saturday, June 8, at Sofi Stadium in Los Angeles.

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  • Today, the Luskin Orthopaedic Institute for Children ( LuskinOIC ) announced that their annual Stand For Kids Gala will take place on Saturday, June 8, at Sofi Stadium in Los Angeles.
  • The organization will honor the Los Angeles Chargers with the Community Inspiration Award and Students Run LA with the Power of Partnership Award.
  • Two-time Emmy-winning television host, actor, and avid sports fan, Mario Lopez, will host the evening at the 50-yard line.
  • The annual gala supports LuskinOIC’s mission of advancing health equity for every child in LA and beyond.

United Imaging Healthcare Releases 2023 ESG Report, Advancing Mission of Equal Healthcare for All™

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Friday, April 26, 2024
Environment, Patent, Biophysical environment, Innovation, Health equity, ESG, Woman, Carbon

SHANGHAI, April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- United Imaging Healthcare (SSE:688271) has published its 2023 Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, reaffirming its mission to bring Equal Healthcare for All.

Key Points: 
  • SHANGHAI, April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- United Imaging Healthcare (SSE:688271) has published its 2023 Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, reaffirming its mission to bring Equal Healthcare for All.
  • In pursuit of health equity, United Imaging Healthcare leverages technological innovation to create integrated solutions for disease management and smart healthcare connectivity.
  • Using 2023 as the baseline, United Imaging Healthcare aims to achieve a 50% reduction in the carbon emission intensity of both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2035.
  • The management has emphasized United Imaging Healthcare's dedication to leveraging technological innovation for broad medical applications, transcending economic and geographical barriers, to bring "Equal Healthcare for All."

United Imaging Healthcare Releases 2023 ESG Report, Advancing Mission of Equal Healthcare for All™

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Friday, April 26, 2024
Environment, Patent, Biophysical environment, Innovation, Health equity, ESG, Woman, Carbon

SHANGHAI, April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- United Imaging Healthcare (SSE:688271) has published its 2023 Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, reaffirming its mission to bring Equal Healthcare for All.

Key Points: 
  • SHANGHAI, April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- United Imaging Healthcare (SSE:688271) has published its 2023 Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, reaffirming its mission to bring Equal Healthcare for All.
  • In pursuit of health equity, United Imaging Healthcare leverages technological innovation to create integrated solutions for disease management and smart healthcare connectivity.
  • Using 2023 as the baseline, United Imaging Healthcare aims to achieve a 50% reduction in the carbon emission intensity of both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2035.
  • The management has emphasized United Imaging Healthcare's dedication to leveraging technological innovation for broad medical applications, transcending economic and geographical barriers, to bring "Equal Healthcare for All."

Erie Insurance receives Business Group on Health's 'Best Employers: Excellence in Health & Well-being' award

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
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ERIE, Pa., April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Erie Insurance (ERIE) has received the 2024 Best Employers: Excellence in Health & Well-being award from Business Group on Health. The annual corporate awards program recognizes companies across diverse sectors for advancing employee well-being through comprehensive and innovative benefits and initiatives.

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  • ERIE, Pa., April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Erie Insurance (ERIE) has received the 2024 Best Employers: Excellence in Health & Well-being award from Business Group on Health.
  • This is the 15th consecutive year ERIE has earned recognition for excellence in health and well-being from the Business Group on Health.
  • "It is always an honor to be recognized by Business Group on Health as one of the leading employee health and well-being programs in the country.
  • A full list of the 2024 Best Employers: Excellence in Health & Well-being winners is available here .

The Bronx Social Care Network looks to become a lead entity among New York State-funded Social Care Networks

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
Education, Health equity, State, Partnership, OT, Andrew Kohut, Face, Person, Public, Medicaid, National Association, Quality of life, Factitious disorder, Food, BronxWorks, Housing, Health, OUD, Women's health, Depression, SCN, Federation, Community, Mental health, Anxiety, Organization, ACUE, Policy, Recidivism, MD, History, Rising Ground, Community health center, UHP, Compassion, FQHC, COVID-19

BRONX, N.Y., April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, The Bronx Social Care Network (BSCN), a coalition of Bronx-based federally qualified community health centers (FQHCs) partnering with more than 50 Bronx-based community-based organizations (CBOs), led by Urban Health Plan, one of the largest Community Health Center systems in New York State, announced their application to become "Lead Entity" for Region 4 (The Bronx) under New York State's Health Equity Reform initiative.

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  • The coalition's hyper-local focus will enable a comprehensive approach to social care screening and services, "For the Bronx, By the Bronx."
  • Funds have been made available to create and support lead Social Care Networks (SCN), entities responsible for coordinating social care service delivery in each of the state's nine regions.
  • "The Bronx Social Care Network truly formalizes these efforts and will bring stronger resources to our beloved borough.
  • We support and applaud the network's application to be the "Lead Entity" for Region 4 under New York State's Health Equity Reform initiative."