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Improper arm positioning may lead to hypertension misdiagnoses: 5 notes
Insufficient arm support can lead to an overestimated blood pressure reading of almost 7mmHG and a potential misdiagnosis of hypertension, according to a study published Oct. 7 in JAMA Internal Medicine.
CDC unveils new way to track respiratory virus trends: 4 updates
The CDC on Oct. 4 released a new “community snapshot” feature to track respiratory virus activity across the country.
Baptist Health's $600M fundraising campaign: 4 things to know
Baptist Health Foundation, part of Coral Gables, Fla.-based Baptist Health, has kicked off its largest fundraising campaign with a goal to raise $600 million in philanthropic donations to invest in Baptist Health communities.
IT gaps could hinder hospitals' readiness for vendors' AI-powered features
In a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, AI has become a key focus for health systems and healthcare vendors. However, the ability to harness its full potential could be hindered by staffing challenges within IT departments.
10 safest cities in the US
South Burlington, Vt., is the safest city in the U.S., according to a new analysis published by WalletHub.
WVU Medicine adopts generative AI for document retrieval
Morgantown, W.Va.-based WVU Medicine is using generative AI to help retrieve information from large documents, Fairmont (W.Va.) News reported.
AHA opposes HHS interoperability rule: 6 things to know
The American Hospital Association expressed its opposition to parts of a new HHS interoperability rule to facilitate better healthcare data exchange.
Debt projections of Trump, Harris fiscal plans: 4 takeaways
Campaign proposals from former President Donald Trump are projected to increase the national debt significantly more than Vice President Kamala Harris’ plans, according to an Oct. 7 analysis from the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.
Trinity vs. CommonSpirit vs. Ascension: How 3 of the largest nonprofit systems performed in FY 2024
Three of the country’s largest nonprofit health systems — Ascension, CommonSpirit and Trinity Health — saw varying degrees of improvement in their fiscal 2024 results despite ongoing payer challenges and rising labor and supply costs.
Texas hospital keeps diverting patients after cyberattack: 5 updates
Lubbock, Texas-based UMC Health System continues to deal with the effects of a cyberattack more than a week after taking its systems offline.
