In 2023, a revealing report by the WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme (JMP) has brought attention to the alarming state of water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) in health care facilities worldwide, particularly within primary health care settings in fragile contexts. These fragile contexts
The recent strike by the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) has introduced a new wave of uncertainty to multiple sectors of the U.S. economy, with healthcare supplies being among the most critical. As negotiations over increased compensation with the U.S. Maritime Alliance reached an i
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has pledged to revitalize Zimbabwe's deteriorating health sector, which has long been plagued by critical shortages of medical supplies and a mass exodus of healthcare professionals. Announced during his State of the Nation Address (SONA) at the new Parliament
Sword Health, a leader in musculoskeletal (MSK) digital physical therapy, is pioneering a significant shift in the healthcare billing landscape. By moving from an engagement-based to an outcome-based billing model, Sword Health aims to prioritize patient outcomes over the quantity of services
An eye-opening survey by Black Book Market Research has exposed the increasing financial burdens that inefficient healthcare IT systems place on the industry. Gathering insights from 907 healthcare technology professionals, the study highlights technologies that not only fail to deliver expected
Facing financial hardships and limited resources, many rural hospitals in Texas are struggling to stay afloat. To tackle these challenges, a significant collaboration has emerged between over 45 rural hospitals and 50 clinics in Texas and the non-profit community Health Information Exchange (HIE),
