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Microsoft deepens AI push in healthcare
Microsoft is rolling out a new AI-powered clinical workflow assistant designed to alleviate administrative burdens for healthcare providers.
10 best, worst states for women
Massachusetts is the best state for women while Mississippi ranks as the worst, according to WalletHub’s 2025 rankings.
Info from 1.2 million Geisinger patients found on laptop: Prosecutor
Federal investigators found personal data on over 1.2 million patients of Danville, Pa.-based Geisinger on a former contractor’s personal laptop, PennLive reported.
Maternal care costs more for Black, Hispanic patients: 5 study notes
On average, Black and Hispanic patients pay 17.7% and 12.9% more, respectively, in out-of-pocket costs for maternal care compared to white patients, according to a study published Feb. 28.
5 revenue cycle executive moves in February
Becker’s reported on four health systems naming revenue cycle executives and one leader departing for an RCM company in February:
What HHS' public comment rollback means for hospitals: 3 federal health updates
HHS’ move to revoke a policy that requires public notice and comment on certain agency decisions could affect the National Institutes of Health and Medicaid, CBS News reported Feb. 28.
More states eye removing requirements for foreign-trained physicians
Since 2023, nine states have dropped their residency program requirements for foreign-trained physicians, and more than a dozen other states are considering doing the same, NPR reported March 3.
Rush University System for Health to co-develop new feature for Epic
Rush University System for Health and Suki, an AI healthcare company, are working to co-develop an AI-powered dictation feature integrated directly within Epic.
New York health system to share Epic with physician group
Utica, N.Y.-based Mohawk Valley Health System will integrate Oneida County, N.Y.-based Slocum-Dickson Medical Group into its Community Connect Epic platform.
US-Russia cyber policy shifts
Pete Hegseth, defense secretary, instructed the U.S. Cyber Command to stop offensive operations against Russia in mid-February, according to The Record.
