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Although suicide is preventable, most people with suicidal ideation or attempts do not discuss them. Routine screenings in primary care and community-based approaches can help.

Integrating Screenings into Primary Care and Addressing Risk Factors Could Lower Suicide Rates

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COVID-19 Surges Again: Variants, Boosters, and the Ongoing Public Health Challenge

With rising COVID-19 hospitalization rates, health officials are hoping to avoid another “tripledemic.” Some organizations are reinstating protective measures, and boosters have been updated.

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Drug Shortage Balancing Act: Compounding Pharmacies, Legislation, and Quality Control in Healthcare

Compounding pharmacies are playing an increasingly prominent role in addressing drug shortages—but safety and quality risks have come alongside the benefits.

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Healthcare’s Vulnerability to Cybersecurity Reflected in Rising Threats and Soaring Costs

With healthcare as a prime target for cyber attacks, both healthcare leaders and policymakers need to take greater steps toward safeguarding patients and operations.

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Anti-Trust Concerns and Growing Market Share Consolidation Pose Challenges for Hospital Mergers

To ensure successful new acquisition deals, health systems may need to explore non-traditional partnerships to continue to grow, improve financial performance, and meet the needs of the populations

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Congress Approves Overhaul of U.S. Organ Transplant System

The current transplant system has a record of poor outcomes, long waitlists, wasted donations, and inequities for Black patients. Oversight, technological updates, and equitable practices are needed.

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Severe Weather Adding $1B+ in Annual U.S. Healthcare Costs and Exacerbating Health Inequities

Recent data suggest that extreme weather will require a well-funded and science-driven set of solutions, coordinated among healthcare providers, insurers, policymakers, and community organizations.

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Roger Ray, MD

Chief Physician Executive and Physician Enterprise Solutions Leader

Roger Ray, MD, is the Chief Physician Executive at Chartis. He has over 30 years of experience in healthcare, having served in a variety of leadership positions at major medical centers and health systems throughout the eastern United States.

Alexandra Schumm

Principal, Vice President of Research

Alex Schumm is a Principal and Vice President of Research at Chartis. Alex has 15 years of consulting experience in the areas of enterprise strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions, partnership strategy, physician-hospital alignment, and network development.

Abigail Arnold

Associate Vice President of Research

Abigail Arnold is an Associate Vice President of Research with Chartis. She has experience in consulting and with many segments in the healthcare industry, including hospital systems, health plans, and pharmaceuticals.

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