Tag Archives: Health

Despite wide support, the Kids Online Safety Act will not fix the youth mental health crisis

Kids Safety

  By María P. Angel October 13, 2023 A week ago, Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren signed as cosponsor of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), which has a good chance of becoming law. The purpose of this bill is to address the youth mental health crisis that many attribute to the use of social media. Among other proposed measures, KOSA’s duty of care would require social media platforms to … Continue reading Despite wide support, the Kids Online Safety Act will not fix the youth mental health crisis →

Americans who aren’t making this minimum salary could face ‘severe’ mental health issues

Mental Health

  By Sam Becker September 15, 2023 While the average American may need to earn upwards of $230,000 to feel financially secure, new data shows that those comprising the lower layers of the income strata need only a fraction of that to feel comfortable. Research from Atticus—a company that helps connect people in crisis with … Continue reading Americans who aren’t making this minimum salary could face ‘severe’ mental health issues →

CVS Health is laying off thousands of employees: What’s happening and why

Employee Layoffs

  By Emily Price August 01, 2023 Massive layoffs are coming to CVS. The pharmacy chain announced plans to lay off around 5,000 employees on Tuesday to cut costs and focus on providing customers more comprehensive health services. According to the Wall Street Journal, which first reported the news, the layoffs will reportedly primarily impact … Continue reading CVS Health is laying off thousands of employees: What’s happening and why →

Could ‘wellness capitalism’ put employee health data at risk?

Capitalism

  By Wilfred Chan June 23, 2023 Most workers at big American companies receive employee wellness benefits. But what if those programs are actually a kind of worker surveillance—that may not even be making workers healthier?  A new report from the Data & Society nonprofit argues exactly that. A team of researchers claim that the … Continue reading Could ‘wellness capitalism’ put employee health data at risk? →

Instacart CEO Fidji Simo makes groceries personal. Now she’s doing the same for women’s health

Women In Business

  By Yasmin Gagne On the eighth and ninth floors of a pristine building in a research park in Salt Lake City, employees in gray uniforms tread under gold light fixtures, past abstract artwork, and around plush couches in the waiting area where they check patients in. This isn’t a high-end spa, though the gentle … Continue reading Instacart CEO Fidji Simo makes groceries personal. Now she’s doing the same for women’s health →

Mental health emerges as the fastest-growing marketplace for startups, and it’s not even close

Mental Health At Work

  By Sam Becker March 24, 2023 Mental health continues to be a top concern for millions of Americans. That includes children’s mental health, which is the single most concerning topic for U.S. parents, according to recent data from Pew Research. Evidently, investors and entrepreneurs have taken notice. Mental health is prominently featured on this … Continue reading Mental health emerges as the fastest-growing marketplace for startups, and it’s not even close →

Instacart announces new health offerings alongside White House partnership

Instacart

  By Jessica Bursztynsky March 24, 2023   Instacart is taking a big swing in its healthy food initiative.   The grocery delivery platform announced today a handful of new offerings alongside with the White House Challenge to End Hunger and Build Healthy Communities Kickoff event. As part of its ongoing “Instacart Health” project, the … Continue reading Instacart announces new health offerings alongside White House partnership →

Health Sciences Marketers Prioritized Spending On Events, Social Media Over Email, Study Finds

Marketing Statistics

Health/Life Sciences Marketers Prioritized Event, Social Media Spend Over Email In 2022 by Ray Schultz , March 10, 2023 Providers in the health or life sciences industry increased their marketing budgets last year, according to Health & Life Sciences Marketing Trends, a study by Scorr Marketing. Of the companies polled, 52% upped their spending on trade … Continue reading Health Sciences Marketers Prioritized Spending On Events, Social Media Over Email, Study Finds →

Random Posts on