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BayCare pilots AI voice tech to reduce nurse workloads
BayCare Health System, based in Clearwater, Fla., is piloting AI-assisted voice technology at St. Anthony’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, Fla., to reduce nurses’ administrative burdens.
The strategies Orlando Health uses to 'keep care local'
Orlando (Fla.) Health is working to expand access to care in 2025 through inpatient and outpatient projects aimed at meeting the growing needs of its communities.
AHA decries HBO segment on healthcare violence
The American Hospital Association has penned a letter to executives at HBO, CNN and Warner Bros. Discovery in response to what it says are concerning comments made by Bill Maher on his show this month calling for acts of violence against people working…
Former Optum director joins Valley Health as data chief
Winchester, Va.-based Valley Health named Steve Motil as its new chief data and analytics officer.
Florida system plans $450M hospital: 5 things to know
Sarasota (Fla.) Memorial Health Care System’s board has approved a $450 million plan to build a 100-bed hospital in North Port, Fla.
Technology and trends shaping healthcare in 2025
Healthcare leaders told Becker’s that emerging technologies such as ambient listening, AI-driven automation, and advanced remote patient monitoring are set to transform healthcare in 2025 by tackling workforce shortages and boosting operational efficie…
Medicaid portals go down in all 50 states
Medicaid reimbursement portals were unavailable in all 50 states on Jan. 28, potentially affecting more than 79 million Americans across Medicaid and CHIP, Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden’s office confirmed Jan. 28.
Pharmacy subscription model boosts adherence, reduces costs: Study
A new study found that enrolling in a pharmacy subscription service can significantly improve medication adherence and reduce out-of-pocket costs for patients.
New Mexico's $40.6M investment in rural healthcare: 3 things to know
Fueled by New Mexico’s Rural Health Care Delivery Fund, 26 healthcare organizations will receive a combined $40.6 million to improve access to care.
VUMC tackles 'unplanned care' quality: 4 things to know
Nashville, Tenn.-based Vanderbilt University Medical Center has launched a program in unplanned care to improve efficiency and quality of care provided before hospital admission.
