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Can the eyes predict aging? Google, Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital use deep learning to find out

Researchers working with Google Health and Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital are using deep learning to predict people’s biological aging through their eyes, TheStreet reported.

Providence closing California hospital's labor, delivery center

Renton, Wash.-based Providence plans to at least partially close the Family Birthing Center at Petaluma (Calif.) Valley Hospital beginning May 1, the North Bay Business Journal reported March 30.

Rare hepatitis cases in kids linked to 'helper viruses,' studies suggest

An unusual global outbreak of pediatric hepatitis cases in 2022 could be connected to multiple common viruses, according to multiple studies. 

3 directors resign from Cano Health, with 1 citing 'poor corporate governance'

Three directors have resigned from struggling Miami-based primary care specialist Cano Health amid stinging criticism of the CEO’s performance and against the backdrop of a plunging stock price.

Duke LifePoint hospital at risk of losing Medicare funding for 3rd time in 1 year

Wilson (N.C.) Medical Center has received its third immediate jeopardy citation in under a year, The News & Observer reported March 31.

The downfall of casual patient-physician interactions

A quick email here, a follow-up question there. These informal interactions used to be considered a standard part of care for patients in between physician visits. But the rise in telehealth, for all its benefits, has complicated this. 

The downfall of casual patient-physician interactions

A quick email here, a follow-up question there. These informal interactions used to be considered a standard part of care for patients in between physician visits. But the rise in telehealth, for all its benefits, has complicated this. 

Vanderbilt to appoint director of nurse safety, well-being

Nashville, Tenn.-based Vanderbilt University Medical Center aims to promote nurse well-being and resilience through the creation of a new leadership position and a relaunched committee, the hospital said March 30. 

Envision inks in-network deal with Aetna

Envision Healthcare, a physician services and ASC company backed by private equity firm KKR, inked an in-network deal with Aetna.

Sanford VP, former CFO to retire

Bruce Viessman, vice president of operations for the Sanford Health Fargo (N.D.) network, will retire on March 31.