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Exciting Momentum in the Fight Against Dementia We are at a pivotal moment in our collective journey to combat Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. It's heartening to see the recent increase in funding for research in this critical area—a testament to the global recognition of the urgent need to address and improve the many aspects of dementia-related challenges. This surge in support not only fuels innovation and advances in treatment but also amplifies the importance of early detection and intervention. At Cognes Medical Solutions, we are inspired by this momentum. Our commitment to developing groundbreaking technologies, like our SaaS screening solution Cognes, is more invigorated than ever. These tools aim to leverage machine learning to detect early signs of dementia through digital biomarkers in facial features, offering hope for earlier and more precise prognoses. We extend our deepest gratitude to the research community, funding partners, and everyone dedicated to this cause. Together, we are paving the way for a future where dementia can be identified and addressed more effectively, improving the quality of life for individuals and their families worldwide. Let’s continue to support and celebrate these advancements. The path forward is bright, and your engagement and support are vital to transforming the landscape of dementia care and research. #DementiaResearch #Innovation #MachineLearning #MedTech #HealthcareInnovation

Thank you, Las Vegas HEALS, for interviewing me and publishing a short article on innovation. Innovation leads to growth in the healthcare industry and improvement of patient outcomes, so it is a win-win. However, it sometimes feels too risky, even though not innovating is much riskier in the long term. Ask me about a systematic approach to #innovation in #healtcare. I can share with you some inspiring examples.

?? New report! CHA’s report “Screening for Social Drivers of Health: Children’s Hospitals Respond,” in collaboration with Nyoo Health, is now available! This updated resource shares strategies children’s hospitals and health systems have used to implement social drivers of health screenings. Learn how 29 children’s hospitals: ? Screen patients and families for social drivers. ? Respond to positive screens. ? Build community partnerships. ? Improve workflows and referral processes. Read the report: https://lnkd.in/ePSMJYtk

1 in 4. Remember this statistic. It’s the number of people who are served by Health Centers across the United States of America. Over the past 50 + years the movement has become more and more significant and quite frankly, critical. This movement is like no other. It’s about courage, fortitude, perseverance, and compassion. It’s not a job it’s a way of life. It’s about advocating for all. It’s about being a solution for the ills of the world. It’s about lifting up while strengthening America’s landscape. With just a little federal funding, every dime is stretched and generating 6 times over. The person wins, the employee wins, the local economy wins, the state wins, and more significantly, the nation wins. Special thanks to Congress and to all U.S. Presidents over the past 50 years who have allocated funding to this beautiful movement. We are super excited to support our team who sacrifice daily to ensure that the mission lives on. To all the leaders, employees, patients, and families we salute you. To all of the volunteer and consumer board members, your service matters. #NationalCHCWeek?? #HealthCentersBridgingGaps #Advocacy #AmericaWinsWithCHCs #CelebratingQualityinHealhcare #EVERYONEMATTERS #INCLUSIVCARES

We want all mothers and infants to experience the best healthcare and health outcomes, especially those in at-risk populations. So as part of our ongoing commitment to advancing health equity across the country, Humana funded 3 Kentucky-based community organizations that are dedicated to improving outcomes for Black and African American moms and babies in Louisville, KY. They are: ? Melanated Healthcare ? Granny's Birth Initiative ? Healthy Babies Louisville “The evidence around infant and maternal health disparities for people of color is compelling and overwhelming. That is why we are prioritizing key partnerships that help address these critical healthcare needs.”— J. Nwando Olayiwola, MD, MPH, Chief Health Equity Officer and Senior Vice President for Humana. Read more about our commitment to health equity initiatives by visiting: https://huma.na/3Q2YhK6.

Join the UH Community Health Workers Initiative at no cost for their conference, Where are we driving? Changing the Map for Non-medical Drivers of Health, on May 10, 2024. The conference aims to discuss the future role of Community Health Workers (CHWs) in public health as catalysts for positive change in an ever-changing healthcare landscape. CHWs are a crucial workforce for building intersections between community, social, and clinical institutions and supporting communities in navigating non-medical social drivers of health. https://lnkd.in/ef3qc6Ca

Looking forward to this discussion and to share the work underway in New Bedford to address equitable access!

We are #LegacyProud of Dr. Pathik Desai from Legacy for his presentation at the Texas Association of Community Health Centers (TACHC) conference, where he shared the stage with the CEO of ConferMED. Dr. Desai's presentation centered on Legacy's successful implementation of e-consults, highlighting our effective strategies for sustaining utilization over time. E-consults help to enhance patient care by enabling faster access to specialized expertise, increasing efficiency in care coordination, and providing convenient access to care. This is how Legacy practitioners like Dr. Desai can reach the most patients and improve the way health care is delivered.

The future of #seniorcare requires that we provide them with the tools for #healthyaging, the services to #ageinplace and the connections to #ageincommunity which are a key focus of the navigation project. #proudmoment

While the Humana Community Navigator (HCN) appears to be a great idea, time will tell how effective this tool is in delivering the anticipated results and achieving a broad level of usage and acceptance. From my experience with providing resource navigation tools for community usage, we can not take for granted that the people who can benefit most from these tools have the ability or the resources to access them. This is particularly true if your target market is Medicare Advantage subscribers. Yes, everyone owns a phone; but not everyone is capable of navigating the ins and outs of apps and web-sites. So what’s the solution? Well, one solution might be to incorporate pharmacies and other frequently visited community locations into the program that have trained employees who can assist consumers in accessing the information and services they require. There are other high-touch points within the community (libraries?) that can be leveraged as well; to the benefits of the MA subscriber and the community as a whole. It certainly seems like a good idea, but there are important guardrails and enhancements that need to become a part of any program like the Humana program. A more complete and targeted program would include some type of Consumer Needs Compass. Such a front end to the Community Navigation tool would allow consumers, providers, members and other constituents to create a path with the most pertinent data SPECIFIC to a person’s individual needs. Lots of data and lots of options are only useful to a point. What all users need to know is the most relevant info for them specifically with some alternatives.