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If AI gets it wrong, do physicians pay the price?

If a physician uses an AI system and the technology steers that physician in the wrong direction, it’s unclear who has to compensate the patient, Politico reported Nov. 30. 

The 15 best, worst states for jobs

Washington is the best state for jobs and West Virginia is the worst, according to analysis from personal finance website WalletHub released Nov. 29. 

The 15 best, worst states for jobs

Washington is the best state for jobs and West Virginia is the worst, according to analysis from personal finance website WalletHub released Nov. 29. 

WakeMed adopts digital tools in the war against burnout

Raleigh, N.C.-based WakeMed’s adoption of digital tools to streamline surgery schedules has been successful in fighting burnout and retaining staff, WakeMed CMO Chuck Harr, MD, told Becker’s at a media roundtable.

AHA voices 'deep concern' in restricting provider-based Medicaid funds

Along with seven other national organizations, the American Hospital Association is raising concerns about certain CMS Medicaid policy proposals that could harm state access to provider-based funding sources.

California hospital $105M bond approved for primary ballot

Watsonville (Calif.) Community Hospital’s $105 million bond measure will be on the upcoming March 5 primary ballot following a unanimous decision during a Pajaro Valley Healthcare District board of directors meeting, CBS 46 reported Nov. 29.

Northwell's operating income drops $104M in Q3

New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health reported a $103.9 million drop in operating income in the third quarter, from a $92.4 million gain in the third quarter of 2022 to an $11.6 million loss in the third quarter of this year, according to financia…

Ascension hospital president steps down amid nurse strikes

Chris Shride, president of Ascension Saint Joseph-Joliet (Ill.), has resigned from his role — just over a week after nurses at the hospital completed their second strike in three months. 

UAMS names dean

The Little Rock-based University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences has selected Steven Webber, MD, to lead as executive vice chancellor and dean of the College of Medicine. 

IT issues affecting health system financials

This year Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare and New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health reported that IT issues could cause some financial problems for their organizations.