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Mass General Brigham, IBM collaborate on new tool

Somerville, Mass.-based Mass General Brigham and IBM have teamed up to develop an AI tool for health systems and community health centers.

How MyMichigan Health fast-tracked its Epic rollout

MyMichigan Health successfully transitioned four newly acquired medical centers to an Epic EHR system in just six months—a process that typically takes a year.

Vandalism delays CommonSpirit hospital construction

A vandalism incident has delayed the completion of the future Trinity Health System hospital in St. Clairsville, Ohio, The Times Leader reported Feb. 11.

1989 rule blocks Missouri hospital from level 3 trauma status

A hospital in Kansas City, Mo., is battling a rule from 1989 that is hindering its ability to become a level 3 trauma center, NBC affiliate KSHB 41 reported Feb. 10. 

Metabolic surgery may help treat liver scarring: Cleveland Clinic study

There has never been an effective therapy to reduce major adverse liver outcomes in some patients with severe liver scarring — though a recent Cleveland Clinic-led study shows promise. 

1 month in, UMass Memorial facility lights 'new beacon' of care

Since opening nearly one month ago, Worcester, Mass.-based UMass Memorial Medical Center’s 72-bed North Pavilion facility has worked to support community care needs and improve both the patient and caregiver experience.

Indiana system revives bid for HCA hospital

Terre Haute, Ind.-based Union Health has submitted a new Certificate of Public Advantage application to acquire Terre Haute Regional Hospital, a 278-bed facility operated by Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare. 

4 things to know about the 2025 ASC covered procedures list

Procedures, especially in certain physician specialties, are rapidly moving to the ASC setting as patients increasingly want to avoid hospitals, cut costs and recover at home. 

Anesthesiologist group issues guidance on ketamine

The American Society of Anesthesiologists has issued new guidance on ketamine administration for patients suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, treatment-resistant depression and other mood disorders.

Florida physician's $31M conviction overturned after witnesses allegedly lied about kickbacks

A West Palm Beach, Fla.-based addiction recovery physician has had his conviction overturned after it was revealed that a key witness lied about paying him kickbacks, Miami Herald reported Feb. 10.