Jean Accius

Aug 13, 2024 | usnews.com | Bruce Ratner |Jean Accius

Despite decades of focus and spending to the tune of $200 billion annually, we still haven't cured cancer. Cancer is the No. 2 cause of death in the U.S., after heart disease, killing 600,000 people across the country each year – not to mention another 10 million people annually around the world. It remains one of humanity’s most intractable problems.

Jul 22, 2024 | usnews.com | Jean Accius |Joshua Buxbaum

American health care is under constant attack online. Cyberattacks against health systems have almost doubled in the past year. More than 134 million individuals had their legally protected health information exposed or stolen in 2023 alone, up from 55 million the previous year, according to data from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, which several of us led.

Jul 3, 2024 | usnews.com | Jean Accius |Brittany Fonteno |Joshua Buxbaum

This week, America celebrates its 248th birthday. While many see the July Fourth holiday as a time for fireworks, barbecues and other festivities with friends and family, I see it as a moment for sober reflection and collective action to address some of the issues that limit opportunity for too many of our citizens.

Feb 9, 2024 | fastcompany.com | Jean Accius

By Dr. Jean Accius4 minute ReadThese days, we face extreme weather crises during more than just hurricane season. It’s become regular news for our country—and our world—to face “severe” or “extreme” weather on a regular basis. Extreme weather is now one of our planet’s top global risks, according to World Economic Forum. Triple-digit temperatures in Arizona for longer than normal resulted in record-breaking heat waves.

Sep 26, 2023 | forbes.com | Jean Accius

The Covid-19 pandemic reshaped our world in ways we never could have imagined. As we emerge from the darkest days of the crisis, we find ourselves at a crossroads, faced with the opportunity to redefine our priorities and values. Central to this reinvention is the resurgence of volunteerism, a force that has the power to shape a post-pandemic America for the better.