Jeff Lagasse

ORLANDO – The physical assets of many hospitals and healthcare facilities in the U.S. are degrading and need investment, but when replacing an old building, it’s not enough to simply rebuild it brick-by-brick. Digital technology in healthcare is develo…

ORLANDO – In a world of high addiction rates, mental healthcare crises and increasing suicide rates, one healthcare organization in South Dakota is trying something a little different.

ORLANDO – Telehealth technology has advanced rapidly over the past few years, and while it’s both popular and promising, it has also shined a light on the contrast between patient populations with and without adequate access and digital health literacy…

ORLANDO – Artificial intelligence bridges a lot of gaps in healthcare, and one Middle Eastern hospital is testing the limits of the technology, aiming to improve behavioral healthcare while also being an economic engine of growth.

ORLANDO – Generative AI, or GenAI, holds the potential to drastically transform healthcare, and some trends and use cases are beginning to generate excitement among health leaders, who see the promise of improved diagnostics, personalized treatment pla…

ORLANDO – Behavioral health issues are unfortunately common in today’s healthcare environment; suicides, psychiatric bed capacity and lack of access to psychiatrists all occur with some regularity, and as is the case with many aspects of healthcare, te…

ORLANDO – When it comes to investing in employee well-being, a number of tools are starting to emerge. Creating a positive, psychologically healthy workplace, addressing equity in workplace mental health and improving access to treatment options are so…

ORLANDO – Business considerations tend to dictate the work that occurs within an organization, but with mental and behavioral health increasingly prevalent across the healthcare industry, one component is sorely needed: empathy.
According to Geoffrey R…

ORLANDO – Behavioral health integration is an increasingly high priority for both the healthcare industry and the federal government, and with the focus on is expected to increase throughout the year, leaders at the Office of Policy of the National Coo…

Through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), the Biden administration has earmarked nearly $50 million for HRSA’s Rural Opioid Treatment and Recovery Initiative.