# Healthcare Disparities * **Definition:** Healthcare disparities refer to the differences in access to or availability of healthcare services and the quality of care received by different populations, often influenced by factors such as socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, geographic location, and other social determinants of health. * **Taxonomy:** Healthcare Topics / Healthcare Disparities ## News * Selected news on the topic of **Healthcare Disparities**, for healthcare technology leaders * 25.6K news items are in the system for this topic * Posts have been filtered for tech and healthcare-related keywords | Date | Title | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | 5/26/2025 | [**JAMA**](https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2834439) | [[JAMA Network]] | | 3/26/2025 | [**Person Family Medical Center Selects Validic to Advance Heart Health in Rural North Carolina**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/person-family-medical-center-selects-162300421.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 1/28/2025 | [**How Technology is Democratizing Healthcare - by Brooke Walker - Jan, 2025 - Medium**](https://medium.com/@walkerbrooke301/how-technology-is-democratizing-healthcare-e99590a77506) | [[Medium]] | | 1/24/2025 | [**Healthcare Services Market to Grow by USD 6.26 Trillion (2024-2028), Driven by Rising Chronic Disease Prevalence, Report Highlights AI-Powered Market Evolution - Technavio**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/healthcare-services-market-to-grow-by-usd-6-26-trillion-2024-2028-driven-by-rising-chronic-disease-prevalence-report-highlights-ai-powered-market-evolution---technavio-302358330.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 1/15/2025 | [**Wearable Devices and Mobile Applications - 2025 Health IT Predictions**](https://www.healthcareittoday.com/2025/01/15/wearable-devices-and-mobile-applications-2025-health-it-predictions/) | [[Healthcare IT Today]] | | 1/14/2025 | [**25 Executive Digital Health Predictions o Watch in 2025**](https://hitconsultant.net/2025/01/14/25-executive-digital-health-predictions-trends-to-watch-in-2025/) | [[HIT Consultant]] | | 1/12/2025 | [**Hyperautomation in Healthcare: Transforming IT with Benefits and Risks**](https://hitconsultant.net/2025/01/13/hyperautomation-in-healthcare-transforming-it-with-benefits-and-risks/) | [[HIT Consultant]] | | 1/9/2025 | [**Healthcare Workforce - 2025 Health IT Predictions**](https://www.healthcareittoday.com/2025/01/09/healthcare-workforce-2025-health-it-predictions/) | [[Healthcare IT Today]] | | 1/9/2025 | [**Population Health Management Market size to increase by USD 19.40 Billion between 2024 ...**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/population-health-management-market-size-to-increase-by-usd-19-40-billion-between-2024-to-2029--market-segmentation-by-component-end-user-geography---technavio-302345720.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 1/8/2025 | [**Jaishankar Inukonda Receives 2024 Global Recognition Award for Data Engineering**](https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/jaishankar-inukonda-receives-2024-global-recognition-award-for-data-engineering-1034206248) | [[Business Insider Markets]] | | 1/7/2025 | [**Hosts Open Mic on 2025**](https://www.healthitanswers.net/hosts-open-mic-on-2025/) | [[Health IT Answers]] | | 1/3/2025 | [**Robert Goodman on LinkedIn: Generative AI in healthcare: Adoption trends and what's next**](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/robertbgoodman_generative-ai-in-healthcare-adoption-trends-activity-7280595413026451456--675) | [[Linkedin]] | | 12/31/2024 | [**Precision Medicine Software Market Focused Insights 2024-2029, with Key Player Profiles of ...**](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241231013633/en/Precision-Medicine-Software-Market-Focused-Insights-2024-2029-with-Key-Player-Profiles-of-Syapse-AccessDX-Laboratory-Fabric-Genomics-Foundation-Medicine-Intel-and-IBM---ResearchAndMarkets.com) | [[Business Wire]] | | 12/31/2024 | [**Precision Medicine Software Market Focused Insights 2024-2029, with Key Player Profiles of Syapse, AccessDX Laboratory, Fabric Genomics, Foundation Medicine, Intel and IBM - ResearchAndMarkets.com**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241231013633/en/Precision-Medicine-Software-Market-Focused-Insights-2024-2029-with-Key-Player-Profiles-of-Syapse-AccessDX-Laboratory-Fabric-Genomics-Foundation-Medicine-Intel-and-IBM---ResearchAndMarkets.com/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-Q-tiwWZwkcswR1UZtV7eGe24xL9TZOyQUMS3J72mJlQ7fxFuNFTHSunhvli30RlBNXya2izy9YOgHlBiZQk2LOzmn6JePCpHPCiYGaEx4DL1Rq8pNwkf3AarimpDzQGuQ==) | [[Business Wire]] | | 12/23/2024 | [**China's Digital Healthcare Transformation: Local Vendors Lead 2025 EHR Adoption ...**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/chinas-digital-healthcare-transformation-local-150000005.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 12/9/2024 | [**Patient Engagement Solutions Market to Reach USD 82.35 Billion by 2032, Fueled by ...**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/patient-engagement-solutions-market-reach-130000245.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 11/27/2024 | [**Comprehensive Examination of the Healthcare Software As A Service Market - LinkedIn**](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/comprehensive-examination-healthcare-software-service-bpitc) | [[Linkedin]] | | 11/23/2024 | [**Future Growth Trends in Offsite Medical Case Management Market with a Forecasted 11.1 ...**](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/future-growth-trends-offsite-medical-case-management-pjnuc) | [[Linkedin]] | | 11/20/2024 | [**Mobile Healthcare (mHealth) Solutions Market Growth Outlook 2024-2031 - LinkedIn**](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/mobile-healthcare-mhealth-solutions-market-growth-outlook-jxfde) | [[Linkedin]] | | 11/19/2024 | [**Gary Rosenfield, Director, Medicaid Product , United Concordia Dental**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/podcasts/becker-s-payer-issues-podcast/gary-rosenfield-chief-strategy-and-development-officer-of-evernorth-health-services-home-based-care-138734433.html) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 11/11/2024 | [**Healthcare Cloud Computing Market to Grow by USD 98.6 Billion from 2024-2028, as Integrated Services Drive Demand with AI-Powered Market Evolution - Technavio**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/healthcare-cloud-computing-market-to-grow-by-usd-98-6-billion-from-2024-2028--as-integrated-services-drive-demand-with-ai-powered-market-evolution---technavio-302300785.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 7/3/2024 | [**Healthcare Revenue Cycle Management Market Advancements Highlighted by Trend ... - WhaTech**](https://www.whatech.com/og/markets-research/it/851632-healthcare-revenue-cycle-management-market-trend-forecast-till-2032) | whatech.com | | 7/3/2024 | [**Healthcare IT Market Poised for Explosive Growth, Projected to Reach $1.83 Trillion by 2031**](https://www.whatech.com/og/markets-research/medical/851706-healthcare-it-market-poised-for-explosive-growth-projected-to-reach-1-83-trillion-by-2031) | whatech.com | | 6/27/2024 | [**Healthcare Analytics Information, News and Tips - TechTarget**](https://www.techtarget.com/healthtechanalytics/) | techtarget.com | | 6/26/2024 | [**Population Health Management Market Advancements Highlighted by Size Forecast ... - WhaTech**](https://www.whatech.com/og/markets-research/medical/847535-population-health-management-market-size-forecast-between-2023-2032) | whatech.com | ## Topic Overview (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Key Players - **Hartford HealthCare**: A healthcare provider network that collaborates with technology partners to enhance care coordination and reduce health disparities. - **Cognizant**: Collaborates with tech giants to streamline administrative tasks in healthcare. - **Lightbeam Health Solutions**: A company providing advanced solutions to Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) to enhance health equity. - **Veradigm**: A healthcare technology company that integrates social determinants of health into electronic health records to improve health equity. - **VSee Health**: Provides telehealth solutions to enhance patient-centered emergency care. - **Allscripts Healthcare Solutions**: Focuses on improving patient outcomes through technology. - **Avel eCare**: A telemedicine provider aiming to enhance healthcare access in rural and underserved communities. - **Epic Systems**: Develops healthcare software solutions aimed at improving interoperability. - **GE HealthCare**: A leading healthcare technology company focused on enhancing ultrasound efficiency through AI-driven image analysis tools. - **Cerner Corporation**: A key player in the population health management market. - **IBM Corporation**: Involved in enhancing healthcare solutions through AI and analytics. - **Jaishankar Inukonda**: A leader in healthcare data engineering recognized for his work in enhancing patient care through data analytics and AI. - **Philips**: A leading healthcare technology company focusing on AI and human-centered approaches to enhance healthcare professionals' capabilities. - **Deloitte**: Offers AI-driven platforms to enhance patient engagement and operational efficiency. - **IBM**: Focuses on data analytics for clinical decision-making and improving patient outcomes. - **Siemens Healthineers**: A key player in the healthcare industry utilizing AI for enhanced diagnostics and operational efficiency. - **Wellstack**: A data analytics company that partners with healthcare organizations to improve data integration and patient-centered care. - **Cibolo Health**: An organization empowering independent rural hospitals to create integrated healthcare networks. - **Google**: Invests in machine learning technologies for diagnostics and healthcare solutions. - **Nvidia**: Leading provider of AI hardware and software solutions for healthcare applications. ### Partnerships and Collaborations - **Healthcare Organizations and Tech Companies**: Collaboration is essential to overcome barriers in telehealth adoption, particularly in rural areas. - **Wellstack and Hartford HealthCare**: This collaboration focuses on enhancing data integration and patient care through advanced analytics. - **Philips and Healthcare Providers**: Philips fosters a collaborative environment to innovate AI solutions that optimize workflows and enhance decision-making. - **VSee Health and Tele911**: This partnership aims to leverage telehealth technology to reduce emergency room overcrowding and improve patient care. - **Avel eCare and Cibolo Health**: A partnership aimed at enhancing healthcare access in rural areas through telemedicine. - **Shadowbox**: Led by Gregory Stein, focuses on enhancing patient care through secure data management. - **American Telemedicine Association (ATA)**: Launched the Center of Digital Excellence (CODE) to improve virtual care integration. - **MedicalDirector**: Implemented reporting systems in Australia to improve patient care and clinical decision-making. - **Innovaccer**: Utilizes AI-driven analytics to enhance population health management in the Asia-Pacific region. - **Viz.ai and ALCMI**: This partnership aims to leverage AI for optimizing oncology research and addressing healthcare disparities in rural settings. - **CrossTx and Artemis Global RPM**: This partnership aims to enhance Remote Patient Monitoring and Chronic Care Management programs across the U.S. - **SEQSTER PDM Inc. and Antidote Technologies**: Collaboration to improve patient identification for clinical trials and enhance diversity in clinical trial participation. ### Innovations, Trends, and Initiatives - **Personalized Healthcare Messaging**: The shift towards tailored communication strategies to enhance patient engagement and address health inequities. - **Telehealth Expansion**: The rise of telehealth solutions is improving access to care, especially in underserved areas. - **Population Health Management Tools**: Advanced analytics and care coordination systems are being adopted to optimize healthcare delivery. - **Integration of Social Determinants of Health**: Veradigm's incorporation of SDoH data into EHRs to provide insights that address health disparities. - **Telemedicine**: Significantly improving healthcare access, especially in underserved areas, with a focus on remote consultations and behavioral health support. - **Telemedicine Growth**: Telemedicine has expanded access to care, particularly for underserved populations, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. - **Population Health Management (PHM)**: The market is projected to grow significantly, driven by the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases and a shift towards value-based care. - **Value-Based Care**: Emerging as a model that rewards healthcare providers for delivering high-quality care and improving patient outcomes. - **AI in Clinical Trials**: Utilizing AI to enhance patient identification and engagement in clinical trials, addressing health disparities. - **AI in Healthcare**: AI is transforming healthcare through predictive analytics, enhancing diagnostics, and improving patient outcomes. - **Value-Based Care Models**: Healthcare systems are shifting towards value-based care, emphasizing medication adherence and patient engagement. - **Patient Engagement Solutions**: Technological advancements are enhancing patient-provider communication and supporting personalized healthcare. - **Generative AI**: Emerging as a tool for personalized care and predictive analytics in healthcare. - **Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs)**: Leading the value-based care movement by providing coordinated services that improve health outcomes and reduce costs. - **Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM)**: RPM technologies are projected to grow significantly, providing real-time health data to improve patient care. - **AI and Machine Learning in Precision Medicine**: Integration of AI enhances data analysis and personalized treatment options, driving innovation in precision medicine. ### Challenges and Concerns - **Healthcare Disparities**: Despite advancements, disparities in access to healthcare persist, particularly in rural and underserved communities. - **Access to Care**: Challenges in accessing healthcare services, particularly for underserved populations, exacerbated by the closure of primary care clinics. - **Interoperability Issues**: Fragmented IT infrastructures complicate the integration of healthcare technologies, particularly in rural areas. - **Workforce Challenges**: Recruitment and retention of healthcare staff remain critical issues, particularly in the aftermath of the pandemic. - **Ethical Concerns with AI**: The integration of AI in healthcare raises issues related to data privacy, consent, and potential biases that could exacerbate health disparities. - **Data Privacy and Bias**: Concerns regarding algorithmic bias and the concentration of AI training data among a few tech giants, which may exacerbate health inequities. - **Integration of Technologies**: Challenges remain in integrating new technologies into existing healthcare practices, impacting their effectiveness. - **Regulatory Compliance**: Healthcare organizations face challenges in ensuring compliance with evolving regulations while adopting new technologies. - **Data Privacy and Security**: Concerns over patient data privacy and cybersecurity are significant, especially with the rise of digital health solutions. - **Data Security and Privacy**: Concerns regarding data security and privacy are significant barriers to the adoption of telehealth and remote monitoring technologies. - **Implementation Costs**: High costs and interoperability issues hinder the widespread adoption of precision medicine and digital health technologies. ## Related Topics [[Healthcare Access Disparities]]; [[Health Disparities]]; [[Healthcare Inequities]]; [[Health Inequities]]; [[Access Disparities]]; [[Maternal Health Disparities]]; [[Healthcare Accessibility]]; [[Healthcare Outcomes]]; [[Healthcare Deserts]]