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1 paid malpractice claim makes a 2nd claim 4 times more likely: Study

A new JAMA study shows that physicians who have settled one medical malpractice claim are four times more likely than their peers to face additional claims in the future, according to a Feb. 22 report from Medscape. 

94% of chief information security officers suffer from work-related stress: Survey

A report from cybersecurity company Cynet found that 94 percent of chief information security officers suffer from work-related stress, with 65 percent saying the stress compromises their ability to protect their organizations from attacks.

580+ ASCs with total joint replacements | 2023

Here are 580+ ASCs wtih total joint replacements in 2023.

CEO of ChatGPT developer: AI can give medical advice to 'people who can't afford care'

The developer of ChatGPT said artificial intelligence chatbots can provide medical advice to people who can’t afford healthcare.

Olive AI to unload business line, focus on health system RCM

Healthcare artificial intelligence company Olive is getting rid of its utilization management service line, a spokesperson told Becker’s.

New York City physicians rally over pay parity

Amid contract negotiations, resident physicians and fellows held a rally Feb. 21 outside Elmhurst hospital in New York City to raise awareness about their concerns regarding pay and benefits parity. 

Why medical building developers are constructing in residential areas

A growing number of U.S. residents are interested in purchasing homes in densely packed communities near medical providers, according to a Feb. 22 report from REJournals.

Meta gives thousands of workers poor performance reviews, a sign that more job cuts could be coming

Facebook parent company Meta gave thousands of employees poor reviews, indicating that more layoffs could be coming after the company laid off 13 percent of its staff in November 2022, The Wall Street Journal reported Feb. 17.

Georgia bill to replace certificate of need advances

The debate over certificate of need requirements for hospitals and health centers in Georgia continues after lawmakers advanced a tweaked proposal for a less restrictive license, according to a Feb. 21 report in The Georgia Sun.

COVID-19-driven drop in cancer screenings didn't lead to spike in cases, Epic finds

After scouring more than 373,000 diagnoses in EHRs, researchers at Epic found that the COVID-19-induced drop in cancer screenings did not lead to a significant spike in breast, cervical or colon cancer cases.