Google is launching new healthcare AI models that aim to assist clinicians and researchers in conducting intricate studies, summarizing clinician-patient interactions and more, CNBC reported Dec. 13.
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New COVID variant makes up 21% of US cases: What to know
JN.1 is now the fastest-growing COVID-19 variant in the U.S., accounting for around 21% of cases, data from the CDC shows.
Pediatricians hesitant to prescribe Wegovy
The FDA and American Academy of Pediatrics have greenlit the weight loss drug Wegovy for adolescents, but pediatricians are still hesitant to prescribe the medication, The New York Times reported Dec. 11.
Initial claims denials up 18% since 2020: Report
Initial claims denials are up more than 18% since 2020, according to a Dec. 13 revenue cycle benchmarking report from Kodiak Solutions, formerly Crowe.
The 19 best-managed healthcare companies of 2023
Nineteen healthcare companies are among the 250 best managed for 2023, as identified in the annual ranking by the Drucker Institute.
6 recent hospital lawsuits, settlements
From the former CEO of MetroHealth filing a motion to drop his lawsuit against the hospital’s board, to Washington University in St. Louis accusing the Missouri attorney general of violating HIPAA, here are six hospital lawsuits, settlements and legal …
New York hospital discloses data breach
Kingston, N.Y.-based HealthAlliance is notifying patients that an unauthorized party accessed some of its IT systems, potentially compromising patient information.
11 health systems seeking revenue cycle vice presidents
Eleven hospitals and health systems recently posted job listings seeking revenue cycle vice presidents.
Hospitals still reluctant to adopt virtual nursing, report says
A survey of hospital executives from digital health company Panda Health found that virtual nursing was the digital hospital tool with the lowest adoption rate and most overstated value.
Vanderbilt taps clinical support services leader
Nashville, Tenn,-based Vanderbilt University Medical Center has appointed Chad Fitzgerald as executive vice president and leader of its clinical support services division, effective Jan. 1.
