St. Louis-based Washington University School of Medicine and Boston-based Brigham and Women’s Hospital researchers found that a slow rate of breast density decline is associated with an increased risk of developing breast cancer.
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New U of Miami Health System medical office building to create 450 jobs
The University of Miami Health System is developing a 363,000-square-foot medical office building that plans to hire 450 physicians, nurses, technicians and support staff, according to a May 2 report from Miami Today News.
ChatGPT fails practice ophthalmology board exams: Study
Artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT correctly answered less than half of practice questions from ophthalmology board certification examinations, according to a study published April 27 in JAMA Ophthalmology.
Cedars-Sinai physician tapped to lead Association of American Physicians
The Association of American Physicians has tapped Paul Noble, MD, chair of the department of medicine at Cedars-Sinai, to be the organization’s next president.
Georgia blocks nonphysicians from using specialty titles
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed a bill into law May 2 preventing nonphysicians from using specialty titles such as “doctor,” in an effort to promote transparency for patients.
Vermont drops residency rule for medically assisted death
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott signed a bill May 2 allowing adults who do not live in the state to access life-ending care.
Wellstar to implement Epic at Augusta U as part of acquisition
Marietta, Ga.-based Wellstar Health System will install Epic at Augusta (Ga.) University Health System as part of the $800 million Wellstar will invest in the system through a merger agreement, the Augusta Chronicle reported May 2.
Can ChatGPT get rid of healthcare's $1 trillion administrative burden cost?
Administration burden costs U.S. healthcare $1 trillion annually, but AI and machine learning technology could help significantly reduce administrative responsibilities for providers, especially in the EHR, Fast Company reported May 3.
Hospital margins razor thin but stable as patient volumes rebound: Report
Hospital finances improved slightly in March, but inflation continues to burden hospitals and health systems, according to Kaufman Hall’s National Hospital Flash Report released May 3.
Where drug use is highest, lowest
New Mexico has the highest drug use and Hawaii has the lowest, according to an analysis published May 3 by WalletHub, a personal finance website.
