Reprinted: Gastroenterology & Endoscopy News, 1-20-2025 Artificial intelligence has the potential to deliver unprecedented value in healthcare, but the same equity challenges that persist in other areas of healthcare must be addressed in the world of AI as well, noted Maia Hightower, MD, MPH, MBA, in a presentation at the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy’s 2024 Global … [Read more...]
Is public, quality healthcare possible in the United States?
Reprinted: Peoples Dispatch, 12-17-2024 Healthcare workers in the US have long been fighting for a radical transformation of the current for-profit healthcare system in order to provide quality care to all. People in the US pay billions towards the health insurance industry, yet many in the healthcare field believe that this industry does little to ensure quality care to patients. While US … [Read more...]
Transforming Challenges into Action: Advancing Universal Health Coverage in Latin America and the Caribbean
Investment in robust, resilient, and equitable health systems not only improves the quality of life for millions of people but also strengthens human capital and contributes to the region's sustainable economic development. Visiting the doctor can be daunting. In Latin America and the Caribbean, this experience often involves more than just confronting personal fears—such as undergoing certain … [Read more...]
The Wellness Travel Boom: Where the Opportunities Are
Reprinted: Skift, 11-21-24 Wellness tourism is on the rise as travelers increasingly prioritize mental and physical well-being. By focusing on personalized experiences, businesses across the travel value chain can take advantage. With global travel restricted during the pandemic, many turned inward, adopting routines centered on diet, exercise, and mindfulness. And even as travel returned, … [Read more...]
Inside the Trillion-Dollar Synergy: Hospitality, Travel and Wellness Converge to Redefine Global Tourism- by Ivana Johnston
Reprinted: HNR Hotel News, 11-7-2024, Image Credit Puzzle Parner As both the young and wise flock to find travel experiences that rejuvenate every atom of their being, the travel and hospitality industry geniuses must get creative, supporting our desires for longer, healthier lives in 2025 and beyond. Let's dive into how they're doing this, with a nod to tradition and a futuristic tech-enabled … [Read more...]