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Data privacy and cybersecurity advice for startups

October 25, 2022

Privacy and Cybersecurity Attorney Michael Waters shares advice for healthcare startups

With an extensive list of data privacy laws and regulations and an increasing number of ransomware attacks reported in the news, there are certain steps healthcare entrepreneurs need to take in order to comply with the law and protect their consumer data. MATTER partner Michael Waters, privacy and cybersecu…

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Key tips on how startups can protect their IP

October 6, 2022

Patent and Intellectual Property Attorney Morgan Kirley shares advice for healthcare startups

As an entrepreneur developing a new solution, you want to ensure your intellectual property (IP) is protected. But it’s not always easy to navigate this legally, so we sat down with MATTER partner Morgan Kirley, patent and intellectual property attorney at Polsinelli, to discuss the answers to frequen…

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The future of skin health lies in technology

August 18, 2022

Addressing the burden of skin cancer through technology

If I told you that doctors would be able to diagnose skin diseases such as skin cancer with just a few photos or stay abreast on the latest in dermatology using a game, you’d think we were in the year 2040. But what if I told you that it’s happening right now…in 2022?

The integration of technology in healthcare is far from a new concept….

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Listen: Health system leaders discuss the future of the healthcare workforce

July 21, 2022

How will we address current personnel burnout? How has the pandemic affected the healthcare workforce, and what solutions are going to solve our current staffing challenges? What will staffing look like in 2040, and what will the gaps be?

Legacy Community Health Chief Information Officer David Chou and UNC REX Healthcare Vice President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer Joel Ra…

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Listen: Parkview and public health officials discuss access to care for mothers and children

June 7, 2022

Creating healthier moms and babies: Improving access to care

Though there has been increased attention to maternal and child health, significant improvements still need to be made to increase access to quality healthcare. A lack of access to consistent, high-quality and affordable healthcare increases the risk and severity of chronic conditions, healthcare costs, the risk of poor health outcom…

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