Tag Archives: Addressing

The role investors can play in addressing the opioid epidemic

The opioid epidemic has long been a challenging issue both for Americans and the healthcare system that treats them, and the mortality statistics are significant. The American Academy of Family Physicians published research this year showing that, if there’s no change in the annual incidence of prescription opioid misuse, annual opioid deaths could hit 82,000… Read More »

Addressing social determinants of health? Consider artificial intelligence and machine learning

“Social determinants of health” is one of the hot buzz-phrases in healthcare these days, and for good reason. SDOH refers to outside factors that may impact a patient’s health, such as employment status and access to education, and providers can improve efficiency and curb costs by addressing these factors. Technology is often utilized to do… Read More »