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Mayo Clinic collaboration to address health disparities

The Mayo Clinic will be working with TruLite, developer of a health equity software, to address issues of clinical bias within the Mayo Clinic system.

Telehealth vs. in-person: How follow-up visit rates compare

Rates of follow-up appointments in physicians offices have remained steady over the past three years, but follow-ups after telehealth appointments are slightly more likely, according to a report published Jan. 9 by Epic Research.

New York clinic agrees to $1.2M investment, $450K fine in wake of ransomware attack

The New York attorney general has reached a settlement agreement with Refuah Health Center regarding a 2021 ransomware attack. 

Zepbound shortage could be around the corner

Eli Lilly’s CEO said supply of Zepbound, the drugmaker’s new weight loss drug, might not meet 2024 demand. 

Uber ventures further into the healthcare sector

Uber Health will partner with Socially Determined to alleviate common, access-related healthcare struggles.

Teladoc inks partnership to connect patients with dietitians

A new partnership between Teladoc and Aramark will allow hospitals to connect registered dietitians with their patients using cloud-based technology.

32M Cardinal Health syringes face compatibility issues

As the FDA investigates China-made plastic syringes because of compatibility issues with syringe pumps, Cardinal Health said 32 million of its syringes are experiencing the same issue. 

Kootenai Health names CEO

Jameson “Jamie” Smith is the new CEO of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho-based Kootenai Health. 

Hospitals face challenge of vetting AI vendors

One of the biggest challenges hospitals and health systems face when putting AI to use is choosing the right vendor, the Cincinnati Enquirer reported Jan. 8. 

2024 will be a turning point for AI in healthcare

Aashima Gupta, global director for healthcare strategy and solutions for Google Cloud, said that in 2024, AI in healthcare will transition from experimentation and trial phases to practical real-world applications.