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The need for transformation in rural health care is clear, and Dr. Bon Ku and the team at Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) are pioneering innovative solutions with the PARADIGM program.  This initiative aims to deliver hospital-level care to rural communities using mobile health units, which can perform roughly 80% of hospital services. By decentralizing health care, the PARADIGM program strives to ensure quality care reaches every corner of America.  Head over to our YT to learn more about how multidisciplinary collaboration and health care design are at the forefront of this revolution.  #HealthcareInnovation #RuralHealth #ARPAH https://bit.ly/3XMxR3Z

Thanks to legislation like the American Rescue Plan Act and the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, more people are getting the treatment they need, including mental health and substance use disorder care and support. But there is more to be done to ensure crisis services are available to everyone who needs them. Here’s where we can start:

Each month, AHIP partners host free continuing education webinars for health insurance professionals. Tune in this month to learn about AI and automation, Black maternal health, nutrition, and more. Mom's Meals | A Purfoods Company Ovia Health

Recent media coverage on high drug prices continues to obscure the primary role drug manufacturers play in the high cost of prescription medications. Get the facts here 👇

Preventive care is fundamental to the health and well-being of Americans of all ages. The best part? Most preventive services are available at no cost to patients here in the United States. Unfortunately, not everyone accesses preventive services at the same rate, leading to health disparities. That’s why we’re partnering with government, health insurance plans, and advocacy organizations to raise awareness about the importance of preventive health services and increase uptake. Check out the new initiative. ⬇️

Policymakers have taken several steps to support growth in the behavioral health workforce. And health insurance plans have built innovative programs to expand capacity and increase the number of practitioners available. But we still have a mental health provider shortage. Read our recommendations here.

The Ad Council’s unique ability to bring together marketers, media companies, nonprofits, and government agencies is what sets the organization apart.  By collaborating, the Ad Council amplifies its impact and ability to address pressing public health issues more effectively.  Head over to YT for our conversation with Anthony Signorelli to learn more about the Ad Council’s recent mental health campaigns and how they are making a real difference. https://bit.ly/4cjBPWt

#AHIP2024 brought together thousands of health care professionals for an impressive slate of speakers who shared the latest ideas and solutions for guiding greater health.    Topics varied from investment in artificial intelligence to improving trust in health care providers to the impact of real-life experiences for driving change.    Some highlights?    🔑 AHIP President and CEO Mike Tuffin highlighted several key priorities to include employer-provided coverage, Medicaid, and Medicare.   🌉 AHIP Chief Health Equity Officer, Dr. LaShawn McIver, MPH, highlighted the current health equity landscape and efforts to close health care gaps in the industry.    ⚕️ Dr. Mandy K. Cohen, MPH, CDC Director and Administrator of the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, spoke about the CDC’s post-pandemic priorities, including communicating with the public, improving data interoperability and privacy, investing in disease-agnostic prevention capabilities, improving mental health, and supporting healthy communities.   We thank each and every attendee for engaging in the conference, and we're grateful to all our speakers for sharing their unique perspectives on the most pressing issues facing our industry. We can't wait to see you next year in Seattle for #AHIP2025!

This morning’s keynote, The Promise of AI in Health Care, featured fresh thinking about AI and its role in creating better health care outcomes. Our panelists talked benefits, challenges, and strategies for AI adoption. #AHIP2024 Neil Gomes David Rhew, M.D. Miriam Vogel Danielle Lloyd