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NYU Langone using Microsoft's GPT4

In March, New York City-based NYU Langone Health requested access to Microsoft’s private instances of GPT4 and now has one of the first HIPAA-compliant GPT4 ecosystems in healthcare. 

In US, GLP-1s cost hundreds more than similar nations

Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, which include Ozempic and Mounjaro, cost between five to 10 times more in the U.S. than other wealthy nations, according to research KFF published Aug. 17.

In US, GLP-1s cost hundreds more than similar nations

Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, which include Ozempic and Mounjaro, cost between five to 10 times more in the U.S. than other wealthy nations, according to research KFF published Aug. 17.

Hawaii's sole burn unit records highest-ever patient influx

After one of the deadliest wildfires in U.S. history hit Maui in early August, healthcare workers at Hawaii’s only burn unit were tasked with treating its highest-ever patient influx from one incident, according to The New York Times. 

Louisiana health system gets rating upgrade

Hammond, La.-based North Oaks Health System has received a credit upgrade to “A” from “A-” due to operational strength and robust market share, Fitch said Aug. 17.

Parkview Health taps market president

Jordi Disler, MSN, RN, is now serving as president of Fort Wayne, Ind.-based Parkview Health’s North market.

Visana Health gets over $10M for virtual women's healthcare

Visana Health, a virtual women’s healthcare company based in Minneapolis, received $10.1 million in seed funding to expand its digital platform that provides clinical care for women’s health conditions.

11 health IT lawsuits seen since June

Numerous hospitals, health systems and health tech companies have faced lawsuits during the summer, most pertaining to cybersecurity issues.

'Virtual everything' is our future, says Saint Luke's nurse leader

The concept of virtual nursing is not new; it was introduced more than 20 years ago. But healthcare systems are circling back to it — launching innovative programs across the country that are fueled by machine-learning-enabled platforms.

Patient dies after falling from moving ambulance

A 70-year-old man died Aug. 15 after exiting a moving ambulance on a Florida interstate, according to local authorities.