The Vulnerable Brain: Capacity, Coercion, and the Elderly »

15 Dec, 2016

As the American population ages, the medical and legal systems will have to balance concerns about protecting the elderly from fraud and victimization with fundamental autonomy rights. In this event, we will present a case that concerns a tragic trajectory caused by undetected brain disease and discuss both missed opportunities to intervene and the implications…

Global Health Symposium »

17 Nov, 2016

International Education Week Boston University’s Fifth Annual International Education Week (IEW) which will take place November 14-18, 2016, is just around the corner. All departments, cultural centers, student organizations, and groups are invited to take part. IEW is a joint initiative of the U.S. Departments of State and Education and is celebrated in more than 100…

FINDING FUNDING: TALES FROM THE ROAD »

14 Nov, 2016

NEW ENGLAND HEALTHCARE EXECUTIVE MEETING NOVEMBER 14, 2016, 7:30AM TO 10:00AM FINDING FUNDING: TALES FROM THE ROAD FOLEY HOAG LLP, Seaport West, 155 Seaport Boulevard, Boston For Driving and Parking Information, Click Here. Program Description: Getting an idea to the point where it can attract investors is one of the hardest things an entrepreneur can do.…

Global Startup Hackathon – MIT »

3 Nov, 2016

Global Startup Hackathon - MIT Guests & Investors: This event is open to anyone who is planning to start, work, mentor or fund a startup. If you are seeking to launch a startup across large market, you will enjoy this chance to mingle and network with potential co-founder, partner, corporate clients or investors along top industry domain…

PULSE@ CHECK DIGITAL HEALTHCARE MEETUP IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BOSTON CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL AND CERNER »

18 Oct, 2016

PULSE@ Check How can partners and startups work better together? Healthcare, with its complicated regulations and procedures, is an industry ripe for innovation. How can partners, providers, and digital healthcare startups collaborate more closely to make sure that we're achieving the right outcomes for patients while remaining profitable? Join the Massachusetts Digital Health Community for…

DHIS Co-Chair Geary Shares View from the Top of the Summit »

10 Oct, 2016

Events Uncategorized

Breaking Health Podcast host Steve Krupa connected with Bill Geary, general partner of Flare Capital Partners and co-chair of the upcoming Digital Healthcare Innovation Summit, to discuss highlights of the November 2 event being held at the Mandarin Oriental in Boston.

Hospitals Can Work Together to Detect—and Deter—the Drivers of Poor Health »

29 Sep, 2016

Opinion/Editorial Uncategorized

Why hospitals in the greater Boston area should partner with government, community health centers, regional planning agencies, community development corporations and others to develop a true regional health needs assessment.