A World Health Organization report identified artificial intelligence as a tool that can support mental healthcare through planning and automation. However, it also highlighted a number of challenges with technology in mental healthcare.
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Mass General Brigham reports operating loss, but overall income up in latest quarter
Somerville, Mass.-based Mass General Brigham reported a $1 million operating loss for its latest quarter as it continued to struggle with labor expenses.
3 major medical groups: Don't forget about COVID-19 vaccines
As the COVID-19 pandemic transitions out of its crisis era, the American Nurses Association, American Hospital Association and American Medical Association are reminding people of the importance of vaccines in a new public service announcement.
AMA creates gun violence task force
The American Medical Association has established a gun violence task force to prevent violence and improve safety.
Shot-down Chinese balloon may affect US medical supply chain
After the U.S. shot down a “high-altitude object” hovering above Alaska’s waters on Feb. 10 and a confirmed Chinese spy balloon the week prior, it’s unclear what these actions mean for the U.S.-China medical supply chain.
Former General Mills CEO: Rushing Sanford, Fairview merger is a 'fools errand'
Ken Powell — the former CEO of processed-food giant General Mills and chair of the University of Minnesota’s board of regents — has called upon Sanford Health and Fairview Health Services to slow down their proposed merger, the Star Tribune reported.&n…
New Jersey to require health insurers to cover colorectal cancer screenings
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed a law requiring health insurers to cover colorectal cancer screenings as recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force and eliminate cost-sharing for required follow-up colonoscopies, nj.com reported Feb….
Texas hospital official banned from LinkedIn after COVID-19 posts
The elected board member of a Texas hospital has been banned from his LinkedIn account after sharing multiple posts relating to COVID-19, The Texan reported Feb. 10.
Novant Health awarded $1.5M for rural physician positions
Charlotte, N.C.-based Novant Health has been gifted $1.5 million from the Golden Leaf Foundation to improve rural healthcare, NBC affiliate WECT reported Feb. 9.
Ochsner, supply companies form medical manufacturers group
New Orleans-based Ochsner Health and its supply company, SafeSource Direct, teamed up with seven U.S.-based medical device manufacturers to form the American Medical Manufacturers Association.
