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71 executives share their top partnerships of the year — and what’s next

Becker’s asked C-suite executives from hospitals and health systems across the U.S. to share their most beneficial partnerships in 2024. 

Oracle Health rolling out cloud applications to improve healthcare operations

Oracle Health is rolling out two new cloud applications designed to empower patients and optimize front office operations for healthcare organizations. 

How Mayo Clinic is embedding genomics data into the EHR

Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic is developing digital tools to incorporate tailored medical data on patients into the EHR.

37 best healthcare inventions of '24, per Time

The best inventions of 2024 include artificial intelligence platforms used by health systems and two developed at New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health, according to Time.

Employer interest in Ozempic copycats grows

Telehealth companies selling low-cost, compounded versions of popular weight-loss drugs, including Ozempic and Wegovy, are drawing increased interest from employers, Bloomberg reported Oct. 29.

Elon Musk solicits medical images for his AI chatbot

Elon Musk is seeking medical scans for his artificial intelligence chatbot, Grok, to help improve the platform.

Multiple parties eye shuttered Alabama hospital: 4 things to know

Multiple healthcare providers have come forward to express interest in Thomasville (Ala.) Regional Medical Center, which suspended operations in late September due to financial challenges and staff shortages.

Idaho hospital 1st critical access facility to offer new acid reflux surgery

Grangeville, Idaho-based Syringa Hospital & Clinics is the first critical access hospital to offer a new acid reflux surgery, the Idaho County Free Press reported Oct. 30.

Congress proposes law to stop Medicare cuts

A bipartisan bill has been introduced that would stop Medicare payment cuts that are scheduled to go into effect Jan. 1.

A health system governance guide gets a refresh

A range of resources already exists to help health system board members understand and fulfill their fiduciary duties and responsibilities effectively. However, two healthcare leaders set out to provide something different.