How COVID revealed the general hospital’s fatal flaw Jessica Plante How COVID revealed the general hospital’s fatal flaw Since the onset of COVID-19, US hospitals have been filled to the brim with patients. Yet many are facing a second challenge - they're rapidly losing money. July 7, 2020 Jessica Plante
Why getting the world back to normal is not enough Efosa Ojomo Why getting the world back to normal is not enough If anything good is to come from the devastation caused by the coronavirus, let it be an opportunity to rethink, reconsider, and redefine a new normal for many in our world who currently suffer to make a living. July 2, 2020 Efosa Ojomo
Addressing racial inequities in healthcare Jessica Plante Addressing racial inequities in healthcare Racism significantly impacts health. Efforts need to be made to solve racial inequities in healthcare, and they can start at the provider level. June 23, 2020 Jessica Plante
Innovators Creating Prosperity: MAX Efosa Ojomo Innovators Creating Prosperity: MAX We caught up with cofounder Adetayo Bamiduro about lessons he’s learned while building a new market for safe and affordable transportation in Nigeria. June 23, 2020 Efosa Ojomo
For seniors, integration is crucial to telemedicine’s success Jessica Plante For seniors, integration is crucial to telemedicine’s success Telemedicine use is booming, specifically among senior citizens. What will it take to make sure that telemedicine's use persists beyond COVID? June 16, 2020 Jessica Plante
Can telemedicine thrive beyond COVID? Jessica Plante Can telemedicine thrive beyond COVID? The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed telemedicine into the spotlight, with both patients and providers seeing benefits. But will its newfound success last? May 19, 2020 Jessica Plante
During COVID-19, making the case for a controversial alternative to student loans Richard Price During COVID-19, making the case for a controversial alternative to student loans As Congress rushes to provide student debt relief and stabilize the economy, it may be time to regulate ISAs so that they can scale and support America's recovery from COVID-19. May 13, 2020 Richard Price
Homemade masks, workarounds, and opportunities to innovate Jessica Plante Homemade masks, workarounds, and opportunities to innovate As face masks are frequently required in public, the emergence of homemade options in the face of a mask shortage can act as a guiding story for innovators. May 7, 2020 Jessica Plante
3 questions for development organizations to ask themselves in the wake of COVID-19 Efosa Ojomo 3 questions for development organizations to ask themselves in the wake of COVID-19 It’s tempting to focus on quick fixes to the problems caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. But with a more holistic approach, over time many poor regions will no longer rely on assistance. Apr 30, 2020 Efosa Ojomo
The untapped workforce that can tackle COVID-19—and America’s healthcare gap Jessica Plante The untapped workforce that can tackle COVID-19—and America’s healthcare gap With COVID-19 straining the healthcare system and 22 million Americans filing for unemployment, now is the time to train an army of community health workers. Apr 23, 2020 Jessica Plante
Healthcare offers lessons from the last recession to higher ed of what not to do Michael B. Horn Healthcare offers lessons from the last recession to higher ed of what not to do Healthcare's failure to overhaul its records can inform policymakers and higher ed leaders on how to use stimulus funds for competency-based initiatives. Apr 23, 2020 Michael B. Horn
Lessons from COVID-19 on solving poverty Lincoln Wilcox Lessons from COVID-19 on solving poverty As the world bands together to beat the pandemic, let’s take note of lessons learned from the crisis and apply them when tackling long-standing problems like poverty. Apr 16, 2020 Lincoln Wilcox
