Indianapolis-based Community Health Network reported a $108.5 million operating loss (-4.1% margin) for the nine months ending Sept. 30, down from a $12.6 million operating gain (0.5% margin) during the same nine-month period in 2023.
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Hospital mergers ring in the new year
Several hospital and health system mergers and acquisitions closed as 2024 turned into 2025.
AI models fall short in clinical conversations: Harvard study
Large language models like ChatGPT have performed well on medical exams, but they struggle with diagnostic accuracy in real-world clinical interactions.
Private oversight for AI in healthcare: Opportunity or risk?
The rapid pace of AI development has left government regulators struggling to keep up. This challenge has opened the door for industry-led initiatives such as the Coalition for Health AI (CHAI), led by Brian Anderson, MD, Politico reported Jan. 1.
When layoffs go digital
The days of face-to-face meetings to communicate a layoff or termination are in the rearview mirror for some large companies, The Wall Street Journal reported Dec. 20.
FDA issues warning on Medline fluid delivery sets over potential high-risk issue
The FDA has issued an early warning regarding Medline Fluid Delivery Sets, which may pose a significant health risk due to a potentially incorrect assembly, according to a Dec. 30 news release from the agency.
Former Epic executive to lead ChristianaCare EHR switch
Newark, Del.-based ChristianaCare has hired a new executive to oversee its switch to an Epic EHR.
FDA finalizes nonprescription drug rule: 5 notes
The FDA has finalized a rule that establishes requirements for nonprescription drug products with additional conditions for nonprescription use (ACNU).
21 states raising minimum wage in 2025
Minimum wage increases took effect on Jan. 1 in 21 states, impacting more than 9.2 million workers and resulting in a projected total wage increase of $5.7 billion annually, according to an analysis from the Economic Policy Institute.
PBMs facing increasing pressure: 4 things to know
Pharmacy benefit managers are coming under growing scrutiny as policymakers push for reforms to address their role in rising drug prices, The Wall Street Journal reported Dec. 30.
