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University of Texas to offer master's degree in AI, including health focus

University of Texas at Austin plans to offer an online master’s degree in artificial intelligence, the first large-scale program of its kind.

Samsung's healthcare moves: 5 takeaways

Tech giant Samsung built its name in smartphones and software. However, the company also has made headline-grabbing moves in the healthcare space.

Female physicians face more burnout: Medscape

Medscape’s 2023 U.S. Physician Burnout and Depression Report found that female physicians experience higher levels of burnout than their male counterparts. 

Lawsuit claims Christ Hospital transmitted patient data to Facebook

Cincinnati-based Christ Hospital is facing a federal lawsuit over its website’s use of the Meta Pixel, WCPO reported.

5 companies UPMC is investing in

Pittsburgh-based UPMC is one of the largest health systems in the country and has made notable investments through its venture capital arm. 

5 ASC moves in Florida

Below are five ASC moves in Florida that Becker’s has reported on since Nov. 15:

Care New England hires CFO from rival health system

Todd Conklin, former COO at Lifespan, has been appointed executive vice president and CFO of Care New England Health System, effective Feb. 13. Both systems are based in Providence, R.I.

Indianapolis physician suspended for 90 days

Scott Mimms, MD, has had his physician license suspended by the Indiana licensing board for 90 days for malpractice allegations, FOX59 reported Jan. 26. 

Physician specialties experiencing the most burnout

Emergency medicine physicians top the list of specialists experiencing the most burnout, at 65 percent, according to Medscape’s “Physician Burnout and Depression Report” in 2023, based on a survey of over 9,100 practicing physicians. 

Santen to be recognized with award from Glaucoma Research Foundation

Santen Pharmaceutical Co. will receive the Glaucoma Research Foundation’s Catalyst Award, the organization’s highest distinction.