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news - Nov 22, 2024 - 18:34
Oracle Is Going All In On Nashville— And Healthcare Is A Key Reason
Oracle, under the leadership of Larry Ellison, is moving its global headquarters to Nashville, Tennessee, with a significant focus on the healthcare sector. The company's decision to acquire Cerner for nearly $28 billion in 2021 underscores its commitment to the healthcare industry. Nashville is home to nearly 900 healthcare companies and 17 publicly traded healthcare entities, contributing significantly to the local economy and employment. Oracle is partnering with Meharry Medical College to establish a health technology research innovation hub, emphasizing community engagement and the use of technology to improve healthcare outcomes.
forbes.comnews - Nov 13, 2024 - 03:44
Oracle seeks to address health disparities with new collaborative
Oracle Health has announced a collaboration with Meharry Medical College in Nashville to enhance community care and wellness using AI and clinical applications. This partnership aims to improve precision medicine, health informatics, and population health. The initiative will also focus on workforce skills and community engagement to address health disparities.
healthcareitnews.comnews - Jul 18, 2024 - 19:53
Health Care Notes: Thyme Care raises $95M
Thyme Care, a Nashville-based cancer care navigation company, has successfully raised $95 million in a funding round led by Concord Health Partners, with participation from various investors. The company has raised a total of $178 million to date. Ascension Saint Thomas Rehabilitation Hospital appointed Raymond Johnson as its new CEO. Meharry Medical College Ventures invested $1 million in Heal90, a weight loss and nutrition company co-founded by Dr. Kevin Billups.
nashvillepost.comnews - Jun 05, 2024 - 16:43
Mental health inequities cost $477B annually, and could reach trillions
A report by Deloitte and Meharry School of Global Health reveals that the U.S. spends $477 billion annually due to mental health inequities, with potential costs rising to $14 trillion by 2040. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated mental health disparities, leading to increased healthcare costs. Healthcare organizations are urged to enhance behavioral healthcare access and integrate primary care with mental health services to address the mental health crisis.
chiefhealthcareexecutive.comnews - Jan 30, 2024 - 16:30
Delta Dental of Tennessee Celebrates 25 Years of Giving Back
Delta Dental of Tennessee, a not-for-profit organization, celebrates its 25th year of community service by donating over $70 million since 1999. The company supports dental colleges, children's hospitals, free dental clinics, and charities to enhance oral and overall health in Tennessee. Delta Dental is a significant donor to the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry, providing scholarships and facilities. The company's philanthropic efforts extend to organizations like St. Jude and the American Red Cross, aiming to improve community health and well-being.
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Meharry Medical College is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) located in Nashville, Tennessee, that provides education in health sciences, including medicine, dentistry, and graduate studies. It is self-described as one of the country’s four HBCU medical institutions.