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The Convergence of Wearable Tech and the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT): A New Era of Smart Healthcare Systems

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

The Convergence of Wearable Tech and the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT): A New Era of Smart Healthcare Systems As technology continues to evolve, healthcare is experiencing a transformation driven by the convergence of wearable technology and the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT).

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Shades of Inequity: Why It’s Crucial to Diversify Medical Illustrations

NonProfit Quarterly

Throughout the overlapping worlds of science and medicine, thin, White, young, heteronormative bodies are seen as the standard, and are most often represented within medical textbooks. For aspiring care providers who use medical textbooks, illustrations essentially provide the first visual guide for diagnosing and treating medical conditions.

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Lessons from the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season: What philanthropy can do better

Candid

The largest in-kind donor for Helene, Direct Relief, pledged $74 million in medication and medical supplies, as well as $250,000 in cash assistance. Their first two grants split $15 million between American Red Cross and Salvation Army for direct activities or subgrants across the six affected states. A third grant provides $7.5

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Countering Criminalization: The Vital Role of Organizing Against Homelessness

NonProfit Quarterly

An article published in the Journal of the American Medical Association lists poverty as the nations fourth leading cause of death. The Journal of the American Medical Association lists poverty as the nations fourth leading cause of death. Its a different kind of organizing and activism, Theoharis explains.

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Finance: AMA Pushes For Charity Care Accountability

The NonProfit Times

Image from [link] Members of the American Medical Association (AMA) voted to support greater oversight of nonprofit hospitals and standardization of charity care policies so financial assistance reaches patients in need. Hospitals are eligible for nonprofit status, which exempts them from income, property, and sales taxes.

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Uplifting Middle Tennessee: Nicole Olivia Rose’s Dedication to Nashville

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

Nicole Olivia Rose working at a Youth Volunteer Corps event Nicole’s journey took an unexpected turn following her position as Activities Coordinator at the Boys and Girls Club. Undeterred, Nicole and her team took on the challenge of learning medical billing, coding, and negotiating medical contracts.

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The Art Effect: Neuroaesthetics and the Future of Health Equity

NonProfit Quarterly

2 Blodgett was eventually selected for a Medical Grand Rounds session at Massachusetts General Hospital, in which a group of doctors formally convened to discuss her clinical case and ultimately provided her with a diagnosis and treatment plan. Blodgetts medical journey is far from unique. The results were astounding.

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