GIANT Health 2021

At no time in living memory had mental health been a more pressing concern. The COVID-19 pandemic and its calamitous economic consequences threaten us with a tsunami wave of psychological dysfunctions the likes of which we had never encountered before: mood disorders (especially depression), anxiety disorders, exacerbated personality disorders, and, in extremis, psychotic disorders. And this is not to mention the crests of addictions, substance abuse, child abuse, aggression, and domestic violence. We are ill prepared for this challenge: we lack the capacity, the funding, the training, the manpower, the institutions, the cultural sensitivity, and the resilience (because mental health practitioners are also human). Conferences like “World Psychiatrists & Psychologists conference” rush to the breach, to selflessly fill in the gap. It allows us, who are in the front lines of this impending doom, to regroup, exchange ideas, and be exposed to cutting edge research. We feel that we are not alone in our predicament and this gives us the strength to persevere. I wish you all an edifying and transformative day. Do join during November 15-16, 2021 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Healthcare systems and providers across the world are under pressure to create a future where the patient is engaged in their own healthcare, clinicians can easily access patient information and knowledge that enhances their clinical practice, and the health system is integrated, high performing, and sustainable. Never has the drive to provide better healthcare with the patients at the centre been bigger, as we recognize that improved patient experience can result in positive outcomes for not only the patient but also for organizational health and overall healthcare system sustainability. The Public Sector Network’sImproving Patient Outcomes and Experience Virtual Eventwill showcase leading digital healthcare initiatives and how these providers are working toward their ambition of transforming patient care delivery, under the extra pressure created by COVID-19.

Everyone is very welcome to the first Healthcare Innovation Summit powered by Startup Disrupt! In November we’ll live stream an online conference aboutinnovation in healthcare, mental health, trends in R&D, and other interesting topics. We will host 3 amazing panel discussions and speakers who are the leaders of tomorrow in these fields.

The Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) helps its members—both individuals and organizations—achieve optimal performance by providing the practical tools and solutions, education, industry analyses, and strategic guidance needed to address the many challenges that exist within the US healthcare system.