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US flu activity: 5 things to know

Flu activity is showing a slight increase across the U.S. as seasonal influenza begins to circulate more widely, according to the CDC. 

Massachusetts health system, Abridge ink health equity deal: 5 notes

Somerville, Mass.-based Cambridge Health Alliance has partnered with Abridge, a generative AI company focused on clinical documentation, to bolster equitable care for its diverse and multilingual patient population.

Biden administration proposes Medicare coverage for weight loss drugs: 10 things to know

The White House is pitching broader coverage of weight loss drugs for millions of Americans on Medicare and Medicaid.

Providence posts $208M operating loss in Q3

Renton, Wash.-based Providence posted an operating loss of $208 million (-2.7% operating margin) in the third quarter of 2024, an improvement from a $319 million operating loss (-4.3% margin) recorded during the same period last year, according to its …

Elon Musk's Neuralink expands

Neuralink, the brain-technology company co-founded by Elon Musk, has announced a new feasibility trial to test whether its brain implant can effectively control a robotic arm.

The 5 skills of transformative CEOs

CEOs with strong leadership skills outperform peers in driving technological transformation and boosting related revenue, according to a recent Korn Ferry study.

Jefferson taps chief of staff from ChristianaCare

Jim Engler has been named chief of staff of Philadelphia-based Jefferson Health and Thomas Jefferson University.

UPMC hospital to close residency program

Pittsburgh-based UPMC plans to phase out the internal medicine residency program at McKeesport (Pa.) hospital, a spokesperson for the health system confirmed to Becker’s.

Epic, startup legal case continues: 5 updates

Epic and startup Particle Health have jointly submitted a proposed briefing schedule for Epic’s motion to dismiss in their ongoing legal case.

HCA closes long-term acute care hospital in North Carolina

Asheville, N.C.-based Mission Health, part of Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare, has closed its Asheville Specialty Hospital, a long-term acute care hospital.