Health Equity

IllinoisCOM, Chicago's first new medical school in a century, opens with a radical plan: integrating mental and physical health to combat the doctor shortage.

John and Ann Tickle's record-breaking donation to Ballad Health is more than charity; it's a strategic investment in a region's future and a model for rural wellness.

New Jersey extends its pioneering free teletherapy program, offering a vital lifeline to students and a potential blueprint for the nation's college mental health crisis.

Two personal battles against disease fueled a revolution in medicine. Now, a key gathering in Philadelphia aims to tackle the next great challenge: access.

Todd Davis, the man behind LifeLock, launches Mutual Health in Georgia, a virtual-first health share targeting the uninsured. But can this model truly deliver?

A new Kelowna clinic's high-tech chair promises relief for a problem affecting millions. But its arrival reveals more about our healthcare system's gaps.

Vermont's decision to grant CRNAs autonomy isn't just policy; it's a test case for solving rural healthcare gaps and a flashpoint in the future of work.

A new India-US health alliance leverages 5G and AI, signaling a shift where private foundations and tech infrastructure are redrawing the map of global health.

Kinetik is rebranding from a tech vendor to an infrastructure partner. This isn't just marketing—it's a strategic play to overhaul the broken NEMT system.

A South Korean diagnostics firm is launching a massive study to create universal testing standards. Can real-world data finally close the global healthcare gap?

A new hospital network in Bangalore is giving clinicians equity, betting that ownership can restore trust and improve care. It's a bold test for a new model.

As autism diagnoses climb, the ABA therapy industry faces a critical test. Acorn Health’s new CFO hire signals a push for scale, but also a deeper challenge.

Presage Technologies' new FDA-cleared app turns any phone into a vital signs monitor, offering it free to hospitals to democratize healthcare access.

A $170M recapitalization of Lone Peak Dental Group isn't just finance. It's a test of whether private credit can expand vital care for underserved kids.

Pediatrica Health's $28M Series B aims to fix a broken system. With investors betting on 'equitable access,' is this the future of child healthcare?

A new $200K award isn't just a grant; it's a strategic bet on systems engineering to fix a diagnostic pathway where 70% of lung cancer cases are found too late.

Gold Coast Health Plan marks 15 years in Ventura County, but its real story lies in navigating complex policy shifts and building an equitable system of care.

A major foundation is funding an innovative model to combat NC's maternal care deserts. Is this strategic philanthropy the future of fixing a broken system?

Clue's new campaign spotlights how data tracking empowers women's health advocacy, a key strategy in the booming, high-stakes femtech industry.

A new partnership between evermore and Brookshire Brothers reveals a powerful new model where local grocers are becoming critical healthcare access points.