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Health systems lean into chief AI officers
As more healthcare organizations look to increase their implementation of artificial intelligence tools, they are hiring dedicated C-suite leaders to ensure the technology is being integrated into the clinical setting in a safe and ethical manner.
Chicago hospital diverts 6 tons of IV bag waste in scalable program
Chicago-based Northwestern Medicine has recycled more than 12,000 pounds of IV bags waste that would otherwise be sent to landfills.
Americans' physical health has worsened since pandemic: 4 findings
The physical health of adults in the U.S. has significantly deteriorated since the COVID-19 pandemic, with obesity and diabetes rates at or nearing record highs, a new Gallup report shows.
Elon Musk's Starlink has $900M rural broadband bid rejected
The Federal Communications Commission on Dec. 12 turned down a Starlink application for almost $900 million in Rural Digital Opportunity funds to bring broadband services to rural locations, including healthcare facilities.
UI Health Care updates brand
Iowa City-based University of Iowa Health Care is rolling out a rebranding campaign that will give its facilities new names and a new logo.
Vaccine therapy from Merck, Moderna may cut risk of skin cancer recurrence in half
Results from a phase 2 trial found a drug-vaccine combination developed by Merck and Moderna cut the risk of recurrence or death in patients with severe melanomas by 49%.
Health systems commit to Biden's AI principles
Multiple health systems, payors and healthcare companies have agreed to the voluntary commitments set forth by President Joe Biden to promote the secure advancement of artificial intelligence.
Mayo Clinic taps tech-focused infusion partner
Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic is partnering with Fresenius Kabi to purchase 10,000 of the company’s tech-focused smart pumps.
Median annual wages for 38 hospital jobs
The types of jobs available at hospitals vary, and so do the annual wages for those jobs.
Top 25 healthcare supply chains: Gartner
On Gartner’s 15th annual ranking of the nation’s best health system supply chains, Cleveland Clinic secured the No. 1 spot for the third consecutive year.
