How Does U.S. Life Expectancy Compare to Other Countries?

This chart collection examines how life expectancy in the U.S. compares to that of other similarly large and wealthy countries. Between 2019 and 2022, the U.S. experienced a sharper decline and a slower rebound in life expectancy than peer countries, on average, due to increased mortality and premature death rates in the U.S. from the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2023,…

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Women’s History Month Spotlight: Maureen Gremminger

Maureen Gremminger, EVS Resident Regional Manager, Inspira Health Network in Mullica Hill, New Jersey I was an office manager at a moving company before joining Crothall’s Manager in Training program in 2012. At that time, I met Joce-Lyn Hanton, who was an operations manager.  She was so inspirational; she knew everything about cleaning.  The first…

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Who are the Direct Care Workers Providing Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS)?

This analysis uses the 2022 American Community Survey to provide an overview of demographic characteristics, wages, and health insurance coverage of direct care workers, which include home health aides, personal care aides, nursing assistants, licensed practical nurses (LPNs), and registered nurses (RNs). his analysis looks both broadly at the direct care workforce as well as…

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Disrupting the U.S. “Sickcare” System

Real change will come from disrupting the status quo. Advances in AI and a focus on prevention offer a way forward, promising not just financial rewards, but a healthier population, less strain on healthcare, and a future where “healthcare” truly means care. The post Disrupting the U.S. “Sickcare” System appeared first on MedCity News.

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How Did Digital Health Investors View This Year’s Funding Environment — and What Do They Predict for 2025?

This year has seen a slight decline in digital health funding, but investors are still optimistic about the landscape. In 2024, investors poured millions into startups selling AI-powered healthcare tools, and this is likely to remain true for years to come. The post How Did Digital Health Investors View This Year’s Funding Environment — and…

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