Creating new opportunities for patients in their day-to-day lives can help improve health outcomes, says Brian Pieninck, president and chief executive officer of CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of the Mid-Atlantic. To address the “inextricable link” between economy, environment, community and people’s health trajectories – social determinants of health or, Pieninck’s preferred terminology, social drivers of health
On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced new funding to help improve the use and maintenance of artificial intelligence-enabled medical devices. Research has shown that machine learning models used in clinical settings may degrade over time. The new HHS money is earmarked for the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health, or
The Navajo Nation has approved emergency legislation meant to strengthen a tribal law that regulates the transportation of radioactive material across the largest Native American… Read More »Navajo Nation adopts changes to tribal law regulating the transportation of uranium across its land
The union that represents workers at both of Canada’s largest freight railroads has filed the lawsuits it had promised challenging the orders that forced employees… Read More »Canadian rail union files lawsuits challenging back-to-work orders
No ‘new’ bugs: Singapore Food Agency emphasises food safety and labelling transparency in new Insect Regulatory FrameworkThe Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has emphasised that its recent announcement to allow insect imports for human consumption is underscored by food safety and transparent labelling regulatory requirements to ensure smooth integration of this nascent sector.SFA recently announced that
Azamara Cruises – the small-ship cruise line and leader in Destination Immersion® experiences – has unveiled a new offer, giving all travelers $500 onboard credit, as well as a choice between complimentary Wi-Fi and a Premium Beverage Package for those who reserve a veranda or suite. This offer is available on select sailings booked between August 22 – October 30, 2024. Travelers
Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa, nestled in the heart of the majestic White Mountains, is excited to announce our Autumn Grounding Wellness Retreat, an exclusive wellness weekend slated to take place from October 10 to 13 in collaboration with Wise & Well, a renowned female-founded and -led luxury wellness company. The partnership promises an immersive
Cozy up with featured fall flavors at Cold Stone Creamery® (www.ColdStoneCreamery.com)! We have your favorite fall flavors ready to capture the essence of autumn – Cinnamon Roll Ice Cream and Coffee Ice Cream. The fall flavors will be available in stores beginning August 28, 2024. These latest ice cream flavors evoke the comforting and cozy spirit
Breakfast is served. First Watch is partnering with Team USA’s first 2024 Paris Olympic Games medal winners, divers Kassidy Cook and Sarah Bacon, to give away a year of free brunch for two lucky duos. While the pair’s last names and clever hashtag, #breakfastisserved, originally caught the restaurant’s attention, it was the synchronization with First Watch’s culture that solidified the partnership. First Watch
Chocolove, the Boulder, Colo.-based leader in chocolate quality, flavor innovation and sustainability for nearly 30 years, is announcing the return of its limited-edition Pumpkin-Shaped Fall Bites. Available in two varieties – peanut butter in dark chocolate and pumpkin spice in milk chocolate – Chocolove’s individually wrapped Fall Bites offer taste experiences that will surprise and delight