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Top 6 Digital Trends Transforming Healthcare in 2024

TL/DR - The healthcare sector is undergoing significant transformation, driven by technological advancements, patient-centricity, the symbiosis of technology and data, and regulatory pressures for global compliance. Notable healthcare technology trends to watch include the adoption of a cloud-first approach for value-based care, AI-powered…

Exciting Events at Ann Arbor Senior Center: Engaging Talks & Activities

TL/DR - The Ann Arbor Senior Center is hosting a series of free, senior-focused talks and activities that require preregistration. The events include a "Round Table on the History of the Detroit Lions", "Travels with George: Israel and Egypt", introduction to two new YMCA programs on fitness for adult cancer survivors and cycling for people with…

Specialty Health Care Boost in Rural Areas by EASE Act

TL/DR - OCHIN supports the Equal Access to Specialty Care Everywhere (EASE) Act, a bill aimed at addressing community healthcare gaps through a national virtual specialty care network. The EASE Act proposes a system that integrates specialty care with electronic health records, leveraging digital tools such as eConsults, telehealth, and EHR-based…

Record-Breaking 100-Inch Snowfall in Alaska Causes Roof Collapses

TL/DR - Anchorage, Alaska, is on track to break snowfall records after receiving over 100 inches of snowfall, the earliest this amount has been recorded, causing building collapses and school closures. The snow's weight has reached more than 30 pounds a square foot, posing a risk to buildings, and has led to the collapse of three buildings…