Healthcare IT Leaders on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workforce

  • May 3, 2023
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Although progress is happening on the clinical side, the numbers are still stark: Nearly 64 percent of active physicians are white, compared with only 6 percent who are Black or African American, according to updated findings from the Association of American Medical Colleges. Health systems across the country are working to reduce inequities within their […]

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Casana scores FDA clearance for health monitoring toilet seat

  • May 3, 2023
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Casana, maker of a health monitoring smart toilet seat, announced this week it had received its first FDA 510(k) clearance. The startup’s Heart Seat received the agency green light for monitoring heart rate and oxygen saturation in adults at least 22 years and older who weigh 90 to 350 pounds. Casana said the battery-powered seat […]

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Women’s hybrid care provider Tia adds mental health offerings

  • May 3, 2023
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Hybrid women’s healthcare provider Tia is expanding its mental health services to include new offerings dubbed Groups and Coaching.  Tia combines virtual and in-person care for various women’s health needs, including primary and gynecological care and wellness services. The company offers mental health assessments through its primary care visits. Users will now have access to […]

New York State just banned fossil fuels in most new buildings

  • May 3, 2023
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New York has become the first state in the US to pass a law that bans the use of fossil fuels in most new buildings. The budget bill that included this new ban was approved by lawmakers last night. That ban includes gas stoves and furnaces, and the new law starts in 2026 for new […]

Tesla is building a new ‘Lithium Lab’ in Nevada

  • May 3, 2023
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Tesla is building a new ‘Lithium Lab’ in Sparks, Nevada, according to a new building permit obtained by Electrek. As the company made clear at its recent Investor Day, much of its focus is currently to scale its production capacity 10x by the end of the decade. In order to make that happen, the automaker […]