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Why most Americans don't trust medical AI

A survey from Wolters Kluwer Health found that 86% of Americans are concerned about the sourcing of information from generative artificial intelligence when it is used for healthcare purposes. 

Moderna exec steps down ahead of 2024 product launch plans

Moderna announced Dec. 12 that its chief commercial officer, will step down. The company is planning several commercial product launches in 2024 and 2025, and noted that this strategic reorganization of leadership is an adjustment to help it align with…

AHA opposes HHS' plan for cybersecurity fines

The American Hospital Association said HHS’ plan to levy financial penalties in the event of a cyberattack on a healthcare organization would be counterproductive.

UC San Diego develops new C-suite role

UC San Diego Health has named Karandeep Singh, MD, as its inaugural chief health artificial intelligence officer, a newly created C-suite role for the health system. 

The layoff runway lengthens

The layoff process used to be abrupt: a worker learns their job has been cut and they leave the same day (sometimes with a security escort). Now, some companies are alerting employees that their roles will be eliminated months in advance, The Wall Stre…

WellSpan taps hospital president

WellSpan Health has named Alyssa Moyer, MD, president of its 593-bed York (Pa.) Hospital. 

Allegheny Health Network CFO steps down

James Rohrbaugh is leaving his role as CFO of Pittsburgh-based Allegheny Health Network to “pursue other opportunities,” according to a Dec. 10 news release from the health system. 

5 health systems join digital transformation network

Five health systems are joining AVIA, a digital healthcare transformation network. Through the move, AVIA now has 55 healthcare organizations in its network.

Memorial Sloan Kettering gets largest gift ever

New York City-based Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center received a $400 million donation from Citadel CEO Kenneth Griffin and David Geffen, an entrepreneur and record executive. 

Lehigh Valley Health Network opens medical office near future hospital

Allentown, Pa.-based Lehigh Valley Health Network has opened a three-story medical office near the under-construction Lehigh Valley Hospital-Macungie in Lower Macungie, Pa.