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For Homeless Seniors, Getting Into Stable Housing Takes a Village — And a Lot of Luck

For Homeless Seniors, Getting Into Stable Housing Takes a Village — And a Lot of Luck

The number of unhoused seniors in the U.S. is expected to triple by 2030. About half of this population is becoming homeless for the first time. Homeless services struggle to help. Finding affordable housing that’s also accessible for older Americans with medical conditions is an extra challenge. Public Health, Rural Health, States, Florida, Homeless, Montana, Utah KFF…

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HIMSSCast: How digital health can lower costs and enhance care delivery

HIMSSCast: How digital health can lower costs and enhance care delivery

PwC U.S. Health Services Advisory Leader Thom Bales discusses advancements in care delivery helping alleviate inflationary pressures, the role of digital health in addressing healthcare’s major challenges, and much more.  News from healthcareitnews.com ​PwC U.S. Health Services Advisory Leader Thom Bales discusses advancements in care delivery helping alleviate inflationary pressures, the role of digital health in…

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How the Chief AI Officer at Children’s National approaches clinical and admin automation

How the Chief AI Officer at Children’s National approaches clinical and admin automation

Alda Mizaku says the health system also is using artificial intelligence to boost predictive analytics efforts, among other use cases. And she offers advice to peers looking to become healthcare Chief AI Officers. AI, Analytics, Data and Information News from healthcareitnews.com ​Alda Mizaku says the health system also is using artificial intelligence to boost predictive analytics efforts,…

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Days From Trump Inauguration, Journalists Weigh California, Federal Health Policies

Days From Trump Inauguration, Journalists Weigh California, Federal Health Policies

KFF Health News journalists made the rounds on regional media recently to discuss topical stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances. California, Public Health KFF Health News ​ KFF Health News senior correspondent Angela Hart discussed California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s health legacy on KVPR’s “Central Valley Daily” on Jan. 16 and on KQED’s “Forum” on Jan. 13….

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