Population Health

Part of the reason for the uptick, the CDC said, was the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which impacted surveillance for HAIs.

Racial and ethnic minority groups often have lower levels of use, meaning hospitals in largely Black counties are at a disadvantage.

It was also revealed that 32% of people living with Type 2 diabetes don't trust the U.S. healthcare system to keep them healthy.

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<p>Rachael Grimaldi, cofounder and CEO of CardMedic, explains the company's new app, which helps clinicians overcome barriers to communication and enhance healthcare equity.</p> <p> </p>

<p>Anna Lindow, Brave Health's CEO and cofounder, talks about ways the virtual provider of behavioral healthcare will use a recent $40 million Series C raise.</p>

<p>Yamin Durrani, CEO of Kami Vision, explains the company's new tech for AI-based fall-detection for elder care. Home cameras detect a fall, then the system notifies interested parties, all while prioritizing privacy.</p>

The letter was spurred in part by a flood of respiratory illnesses, mental health crises and other needs that have strained resources and capacity.

CDC says it is seeing the highest influenza hospitalization rates going back a decade. 

Concerns about a recession and runaway inflation only exacerbate the issue, impacting the ability to hire and retain top talent.