Social determinants of health finally gained recognition thanks to COVID and America’s racial reckoning Jessica Plante Social determinants of health finally gained recognition thanks to COVID and America’s racial reckoning If the past year has done anything for healthcare, it's drastically increased the focus on the social determinants of health. July 15, 2021 Jessica Plante
Not all charity is created equal: 3 questions charitable organizations need to ask themselves Lincoln Wilcox Not all charity is created equal: 3 questions charitable organizations need to ask themselves Charitable organizations need to be thoughtful about their actions in order to ensure they have the positive impact they intend. July 8, 2021 Lincoln Wilcox
Impact investing: A critical tool for unlocking new opportunities in emerging markets Efosa Ojomo Impact investing: A critical tool for unlocking new opportunities in emerging markets Many promising emerging-market startups get overlooked by traditional investment firms. Could impact investing provide a solution? June 30, 2021 Efosa Ojomo
Could libraries become the newest healthcare hotspot? Jessica Plante Could libraries become the newest healthcare hotspot? Telehealth isn't just changing how people see their doctor, but also where. Now libraries—and other public locales—could house medical care. June 22, 2021 Jessica Plante
Why the Amazon/JP Morgan/Berkshire Hathaway healthcare venture failed Jessica Plante Why the Amazon/JP Morgan/Berkshire Hathaway healthcare venture failed Haven Healthcare was a promising venture—one that had innovation experts in high spirits. So how did it fail almost as soon as it began? June 10, 2021 Jessica Plante
Global development needs to focus on reducing barriers, not increasing donations Lincoln Wilcox Global development needs to focus on reducing barriers, not increasing donations While donations can sometimes be helpful, achieving prosperity requires changing the underlying business models that make needed products and services inaccessible. June 10, 2021 Lincoln Wilcox
To fulfill digital tech’s promise to transform healthcare, simplicity is key Jessica Plante To fulfill digital tech’s promise to transform healthcare, simplicity is key Digital health tools are becoming more commonplace. But just because they're available doesn't mean they're easy to use. May 27, 2021 Jessica Plante
For new health policy, look no further than Biden’s infrastructure bill Jessica Plante For new health policy, look no further than Biden’s infrastructure bill Infrastructure improvement can go beyond road and building repair. It also holds the potential key to improving healthcare. May 11, 2021 Jessica Plante
Innovation isn’t about breakthrough tech—it’s about breaking down barriers Efosa Ojomo Innovation isn’t about breakthrough tech—it’s about breaking down barriers New research reveals that impactful innovation doesn't hinge on the pace of technological progress, but on the creativity with which innovators use the technology available to them. Apr 29, 2021 Efosa Ojomo
Could mobile clinics disrupt brick-and-mortar care? Jessica Plante Could mobile clinics disrupt brick-and-mortar care? Mobile vaccination clinics are popping up across the country. But mobile health clinics aren't new. In fact, they may be healthcare's future. Apr 27, 2021 Jessica Plante
The newest threat to health equity: digital access Jessica Plante The newest threat to health equity: digital access Telehealth helps patients overcome numerous barriers to care. But it highlights a growing problem in the digital age: the digital divide. Apr 13, 2021 Jessica Plante
K–12 programs with disruptive potential face an important decision Thomas Arnett K–12 programs with disruptive potential face an important decision The disruptive potential of new virtual schools and district-sponsored pods hinge on an important decision: who are they innovating to serve? Apr 6, 2021 Thomas Arnett