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End-of-life predictions, referral chatbots: How 3 New York City health systems use AI

New York City hospitals are employing artificial intelligence to identify and target patients who may be nearing the end of life or suffering from conditions such as delirium or malnutrition, Gothamist reported June 27.

Temple University Health names interim CFO

Michael DiFranco is the new interim CFO of Philadelphia-based Temple University Health System.

2 ASCs hit with cyberattacks in 2 months

Here are two cyberattacks that have occurred at ASCs that Becker’s has reported on since May 5:

HCA-affiliated hospital selects COO

St. David’s Georgetown (Texas) Hospital has tapped Janie Thompson as its next chief operating officer, effective June 1. 

What nurses are paid per hour in all 50 states

The average hourly pay for nurses in the U.S. is $42.80 for registered nurses, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ occupational employment statistics survey’s most recent data. 

The challenges ChatGPT poses to healthcare, according to CIOs

Lack of real-time data, regulations, bias and accuracy are some of the obstacles hospital and health system CIOs said are the greatest challenges in working with ChatGPT in healthcare. 

Former Optum COO named to MultiPlan board

Former Optum executive John Prince has been appointed to the board of directors of MultiPlan, a healthcare analytics and revenue analysis company.

Neuromodulation in ASCs and HOPDs: Everything You Need to Know

At the 20th Annual Spine, Orthopedic + Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference, participants gathered to explore the latest advances in neuromodulation in ASCs and HOPDs.

How UCHealth uses Epic EHR to help patients lose weight

Aurora, Colo.-based UCHealth integrated Pathweigh, a weight loss suggestion program, into its Epic EHR, North Forty News reported June 26.

Memorial Hermann invests in AI care delivery platform

Memorial Hermann Health System, based in Houston, has made an investment in Memora Health, a care enablement platform that uses AI and natural language processing to digitize clinical workflows.