Reprinted: AP 3-16-2025 The next time you’re due for a medical exam you may get a call from someone like Ana: a friendly voice that can help you prepare for your appointment and answer any pressing questions you might have. With her calm, warm demeanor, Ana has been trained to put patients at ease — like many nurses across the U.S. But unlike them, she is also available to chat 24-7, in … [Read more...]
New Trends in the Caribbean’s Health & Wellness Sector
Freepic image 2-13-25 The Caribbean's health and wellness sector is experiencing a surge in innovative trends, catering to the growing demand for holistic and personalized experiences. Here are some of the key trends shaping the industry: 1. Wellness Tourism: The Caribbean is increasingly recognized as a premier wellness destination, attracting travelers seeking rejuvenation and relaxation. … [Read more...]
How to Make Healthcare With AI More Equitable
Reprinted: Gastroenterology & Endoscopy News, 1-20-2025 Artificial intelligence has the potential to deliver unprecedented value in healthcare, but the same equity challenges that persist in other areas of healthcare must be addressed in the world of AI as well, noted Maia Hightower, MD, MPH, MBA, in a presentation at the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy’s 2024 Global … [Read more...]
Is public, quality healthcare possible in the United States?
Reprinted: Peoples Dispatch, 12-17-2024 Healthcare workers in the US have long been fighting for a radical transformation of the current for-profit healthcare system in order to provide quality care to all. People in the US pay billions towards the health insurance industry, yet many in the healthcare field believe that this industry does little to ensure quality care to patients. While US … [Read more...]
Transforming Challenges into Action: Advancing Universal Health Coverage in Latin America and the Caribbean
Investment in robust, resilient, and equitable health systems not only improves the quality of life for millions of people but also strengthens human capital and contributes to the region's sustainable economic development. Visiting the doctor can be daunting. In Latin America and the Caribbean, this experience often involves more than just confronting personal fears—such as undergoing certain … [Read more...]
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