Health 2.0 Takes Over Disruptive Women
By Joy Burwell. On Monday, June 7th Health 2.0 took over Washington DC and yesterday the excitement continued with a Disruptive Women in Health Care breakfast. The breakfast would not have been possible without the generous sponsorship of Manatt and the support of The Hill. A huge thank you to this morning’s engaging panelists: Fran McMahon, Publisher of The Hill; Indu Subaiya, Co-Founder Health 2.0; Julie Murchinson, Manatt Health Solutions; Alexandra Drane, Founder and President, Eliza; Marlene Beggelman, Founder, Enhanced Medical Decisions and Linda Von Schweber, Co-Founder Surveyor Health. Robin Strongin, Creator of ...
Source: Disruptive Women in Health Care - September 10, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: dw at disruptivewomen.net Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: blogs
The Cost of Aging and the Burden on Female Caregivers
Getting older comes with a price. As the U.S. population ages, more seniors are opting to remain in their homes and communities instead of relocating to long-term care facilities. This “aging in place” movement will increase the demand for caregivers and home health aides. The cost of each of these services can be burdensome on members of the aging population and their families.
Due to the rising costs of long-term care, family caregivers provide a large portion of unpaid care. In 2009, family caregivers provided more than $470 billion in unpaid care, which was more than four times what was spent by Medicaid on long-te...
Source: Disruptive Women in Health Care - September 4, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: dw at disruptivewomen.net Tags: Blog Source Type: blogs
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Source: Disruptive Women in Health Care - September 3, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: dw at disruptivewomen.net Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: blogs
I have big news to share.
Oprah Winfrey once advised her viewers, “Step into the new story you are willing to create.” Thank you for indulging me as I share with you the new story I’m beginning to craft for myself and for the causes in which I deeply believe.
I have decided to bring my firm, Amplify Public Affairs, to close by year’s end. This was not a decision easily made. My goal with Amplify was to create a firm that would shatter the conventional public affairs mold of press releases and pitch calls. We focused on the value of strategic alliances, not only for the benefit of our clients but also to offer megaphones to organizat...
Source: Disruptive Women in Health Care - October 25, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: dw at disruptivewomen.net Tags: Events Featured Uncategorized Women Source Type: blogs
Come on, take the seat at the head of the table – you know a guy would!
Well, it’s been some time since my last contribution to our Disruptive blog but I’m motivated today. Typically, I’d spend my words touting the latest and greatest contributions of genomic science and technology to healthcare – which is both mind boggling and just beginning. However, when I asked Robin whether she thought a blog on diversity might capture more attention – she resoundingly said YES given all that has been happening in the world around us. So let me give it a go.
I am passionate about the important role that women play in healthcare. We bring so much to our organizations, boards and institut...
Source: Disruptive Women in Health Care - October 20, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: dw at disruptivewomen.net Tags: Disparities Health Health Reform Women Source Type: blogs
Innovative Strategies for Managing Patient Care through Mobility
This post was originally ran August 11, 2017 on Healthcare Business Today.
The use of mobile technology by the healthcare industry is on the rise. Recent research published in the Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association finds that the use of these new technologies can greatly improve patient care. It can also improve collaboration between caregivers, payers and clinicians which can increase the quality of care. A mobile, device-empowered, patient consumer has now opened the door for new care and treatment models that can be delivered virtually (video, text) by an equally remote and technology-enabled clin...
Source: Disruptive Women in Health Care - August 14, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: dw at disruptivewomen.net Tags: Health Reform Uncategorized Source Type: blogs
Beyond the Health Costs of Bullying
Early in my career, I was a School Psychologist. My role at the time involved helping children with special needs by figuring out how they learned best and coaching teachers and parents to do likewise.
In all those years, I never received a referral for bullying behavior or victimization. In recent years, as bullying has reached headlines, as a health policy analyst, I’ve noted the health-related consequences: physical complaints, depression, insomnia, nightmares and even, suicide.
Recently, I saw reports of other costs I want to share. Data from California showed that among 7th, 9th and 11th graders, 10.4% of kids misse...
Source: Disruptive Women in Health Care - July 31, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: dw at disruptivewomen.net Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: blogs
Newsweek Profiles June 2012 Man of the Month, Matthew Zachary
Shout out to our very own June 2012 Man of the Month, Matthew Zachary, who e graces the cover of Newsweek.
See his story and catch up on the wonderful work he is providing:
http://www.newsweek.com/2017/07/28/matthew-zachary-stupid-cancer-millennial-support-group-638286.html (Source: Disruptive Women in Health Care)
Source: Disruptive Women in Health Care - July 20, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: dw at disruptivewomen.net Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: blogs
Patients and “Their” Medical Records: Crossing the Chasm
This blog was originally published by Health Populi on July 17.
Most physician practices and hospitals in the U.S. have installed electronic health records (EHRs). But in a classic Field of Dreams scenario, we have made patients’ medical records digital, but people aren’t asking for them or accessing them en masse. “How do we make it easier for patients to request and manage their own data?” asks a report from the Office of the National Coordinator of Health IT (ONC), Improving the Health Records Request Process for Patients – Highlights from User Experience Research.
The ONC has been responsible for implemen...
Source: Disruptive Women in Health Care - July 17, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: dw at disruptivewomen.net Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: blogs
Tech Tonics Podcast: Margaret Laws – Where Non-Profit & For-Profit Healthcare Innovation Collide
This post was originally published by Venture Valkyrie on July 10.
Margaret Laws has been working at the intersection of the for-profit and not-for-profit healthcare world for many years. This world has had an explosion of activity to find solutions to major public health and personal health challenges; according to Margaret, these worlds are beginning to blur and the newest foundations and non-profits are actively trying to bring the resources and discipline of private business sector to the big problems we are facing in the social sector. Her life’s work has been to straddle both of these worlds and try to bring them...
Source: Disruptive Women in Health Care - July 11, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: dw at disruptivewomen.net Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: blogs
Disruptive Women Celebrates Independence Day
As we get ready to celebrate July 4th I wanted to share some thoughtful words, difficult questions, and wonder how it is that in 2017, there are many in the US who do not know what it means to be free, to be independent.
We have made such encouraging progress but before too many hotdogs and apple pie are consumed, join me in watching this video.
You might want to go easy on the fireworks, until we can answer Frederick Douglass’ question: “What to the American slave, is your Fourth of July?”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L60475SRXkk&sns=emFrederick Douglass “The Meaning of July 4th for the Negr...
Source: Disruptive Women in Health Care - June 29, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: dw at disruptivewomen.net Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: blogs
It Takes a Village, and a Tribe: Women Help Women Locally, Globally
The idea that “it takes a village” to raise children and maintain a healthy community has resonated for women all over the world ever since the 1975-85 UN Decade for Women brought women together from every corner of the world. “Women hold up half the sky,” became another mantra heard often at the 1995 review of the Decade known as the Fourth World Conference on Women.
I thought about both expressions, reminders of women’s solidarity, strength, survival skills and commitment to social change and human rights, when I worked with pregnant refugee women in Greece recently.
The experience grew out of my communication ...
Source: Disruptive Women in Health Care - June 20, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: dw at disruptivewomen.net Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: blogs
Using “citizen scientists” and crowdsourcing to spur medical progress
Preparing for this TEDMED talk gave me a wonderful occasion to pause and reflect. With the release of the talk I have the space to give more color to experiences and ideas I shared there.
When my husband Pat and I were faced with the pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE) diagnosis of our children, we were shocked. The linear, idyllic, progression of life that we expected was derailed. Instead, a surreal unfolding ensued. Day by day we realized that we couldn’t go backwards to BEFORE. We also realized that we would have to go ahead into a space we never knew existed. This foray into biomedical research was beyond groping...
Source: Disruptive Women in Health Care - June 15, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: dw at disruptivewomen.net Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: blogs
Rock Health: “Share your perspective. Take our survey for State of Women in Healthcare 2017″
We want to share this opportunity with the Disruptive Women audience to participate in a Rock Health Survey. More information below:
Rock Health supports thought leadership by conducting research and analysis of the landscape for women’s leadership in healthcare. As part of its annual report, they are looking to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities women encounter when pursuing career and personal goals. Its findings and final report will be published this year. Thank you for your participation!
Take the survey at the following link: https://rockhealth.com/share-your-perspective-take-our-surve...
Source: Disruptive Women in Health Care - June 13, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: dw at disruptivewomen.net Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: blogs
