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Strep cases in hospitals jump as antibiotic supply runs low

Children’s hospitals scattered around the U.S. are reporting a significant increase in strep throat cases amid a monthslong shortage of amoxicillin, NBC News reported Oct. 28. 

Mayo Clinic to expand already growing Jacksonville campus

The details may yet to be filled in, but Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic has grand plans for its Jacksonville, Fla., campus with a further 210 acres of land recently purchased there, according to an Oct. 30 Jacksonville Florida Times-Union report.

UC San Diego Health to assume operations of community hospital

Tri-City Healthcare District has selected UC San Diego Health as its future healthcare partner, with the two organizations developing a joint powers agreement.

Physicians, advocates raise concerns over lack of AI regulation

Physicians and advocates are raising concerns about the use of artificial intelligence in medicine due to the lack of regulation and oversight.

New COVID strain dominant in US: 4 notes

A new COVID-19 variant, HV.1, is now dominant in the U.S., accounting for more than 25% of cases, according to the latest CDC data. 

Amazon CFO 'surprised' at how fast generative AI is growing

Amazon is leaning into generative AI with several new projects and partnerships. The results are more impressive than the executive team expected.

Physicians seek clarity from hospitals on abortion care

Few hospitals or health systems offer clear guidance to help physicians interpret medical exceptions to state abortion laws, The Washington Post reported Oct. 28.

4 ways AI could boost cardiovascular care

I believe the development that will have the most transformational impact on cardiology in upcoming decades is AI — but there are a number of threshold hurdles that AI must achieve first. 

10 best part-time MBA programs, per US News

U.S. News & World Report released its annual ranking of the part-time MBA programs.

Wider PTO means less productivity for same pay

As U.S. employers expand paid leave offerings, workers are making use of the hours and what was once seen as a perk is increasingly seen as an expected benefit, The Wall Street Journal reports.