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Black women are dying of breast cancer at a much more aggressive rate than white women, according to a study from the American Cancer Society, and previous studies from the Centers for Disease Control find that disparities in healthcare could be to blame. Breast cancer is the most common cancer…
Additional reporting by Katherine Lewin The U.S. veterans’ health care system is the the largest and only publicly-funded, fully integrated system of its kind in a country that has historically struggled to provide quality healthcare to all citizens. And the current environment could negatively impact care particularly for veterans, according…
Black children with no apparent health issues are more likely to face complications and death after surgeries than their white counterparts, a new study published by Pediatrics found. Details indicate that in the 30 days after surgery, healthy Black children are more than 3.5 times more likely to die. Health…
Systemic racism is not just a trendy concept or new buzz. It’s a real issue that has affected professionals of color in all industries, from instances of discrimination lawsuits in the retail industry to disparities in healthcare related to COVID-19. With racial inequity being a key topic taking a global…
During a pandemic, society’s biggest concern is physical health. However, COVID-19 has had an equally crucial impact on people’s mental health, changing routines, affecting finances, limiting socializing and causing many to worry for their — and their loved ones’ — health. Along with its pandemic response, healthcare company Kaiser Permanente…
On Monday, Abbott (No. 10 on DiversityInc 2019 Top 50 Companies for Diversity) announced it had developed a test delivered on its ID NOW machine that can detect the coronavirus (COVID-19) in as little as five minutes. Shortly thereafter, its stock soared. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued emergency…
The research arm of Northwell Health (No. 2 on DiversityInc’s 2019 Top Hospitals & Health Systems), the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, is partnering with Gilead Sciences, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals and Sanofi (No. 31 on DiversityInc’s 2019 Top 50 Companies for Diversity) to identify treatments for people hospitalized with moderate to severe…
Originally posted on Cigna.com COMBINING MEDICAL, PHARMACY AND BEHAVIORAL BENEFITS DELIVERS ANNUAL SAVINGS OF MORE THAN $850 PER CUSTOMER WITH AN IDENTIFIED HEALTH IMPROVEMENT OPPORTUNITY Annual cost savings approach $7,400 for customers with complex conditions Cigna’s Health Coaching, Case Management Specialists and Expanded Behavioral Health Offerings improve clinical outcomes and…
Originally posted on Cigna.com Global health service company Cigna (NYSE: CI) announced that David Cordani, President and Chief Executive Officer, will present at the 38th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on January 14, 2020 in San Francisco, CA. Cigna’s presentation is expected to begin at approximately 10:00 a.m. PST. Investors, analysts,…
Originally published on newscenter.td.com. 2019 TD Ready Challenge Winners Awarded Funding to Increase Equitable Health Outcomes TD today announced the recipients of the second annual TD Ready Challenge, totaling over $3 million. Each organization will each receive a $750,000* grant for programs aimed at improving access to early detection of disease…