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Cityblock Health CEO: Health care in the U.S. is 'inexplicably unaffordable'
CNBC Television· 2025-11-18 22:01
Healthcare Affordability & Outcomes - US healthcare is inexplicably unaffordable compared to other developed countries [1] - The US spends more per capita on healthcare than any other developed country [1] - Despite high spending, the US has some of the worst health outcomes [1] Healthcare Workforce Challenges - Doctors and nurses are experiencing burnout and leaving the profession [1] - There are difficulties attracting people to primary care doctor positions, especially in rural areas [1][2] - An aging population is increasing healthcare needs [2] Opportunities for Improvement - The current healthcare system is not working, creating an opportunity for change [2] - A better future vision for healthcare should be rooted in data, evidence, and science [2] - The new vision should acknowledge what is unknown and be deserving of people's trust [2]
Multilingualism in Healthcare | Sophia Mandarino Guludjian | TEDxDulwich College Singapore
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-22 15:53
Healthcare Communication & Patient Outcomes - Multilingualism is essential for improving patient outcomes, satisfaction, and equitable care in healthcare [3] - Language barriers can lead to misdiagnoses, medical errors, and other mistakes, with 90% of medical errors resulting from miscommunication [5] - 50% of patients with language barriers do not understand their diagnosis, leading to confusion and poor health outcomes [5] - Multilingual healthcare workers can improve patient satisfaction and reduce health disparities among non-English speakers [10] Healthcare System & Equality - Language barriers intensify health inequalities, resulting in lower quality care for non-native speakers [8] - Immigrant patients with limited English proficiency report difficulties in receiving necessary care [9] - Multilingualism promotes a more inclusive healthcare system, ensuring quality care for all regardless of origin [8][11] Healthcare Professionals & Job Satisfaction - Multilingual healthcare professionals are better equipped to serve diverse communities, improving job satisfaction and career prospects [14] - Healthcare workers who speak multiple languages report feeling more connected to their patients, boosting job satisfaction and reducing burnout [15]
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Avalanche🔺· 2025-08-29 17:00
Data Siloing Problem - Healthcare data is fragmented across different sources [1] - Genetics, blood tests, and microbiome data are stored separately [1] Solution & Opportunity - AvaxFusion and LifeNetwork_AI are working to make biomarkers composable [1] - This composability enables better clinical trials [1] - It also facilitates smarter applications [1] - Ultimately leading to real health outcomes at scale [1]