DbMotion from Altera Digital Health, formerly part of Allscripts, was named the top interoperability solution by Black Book Research in an October report.
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Chatbots in healthcare perpetuate racist medical beliefs: Study
Chatbots being used by hospitals and health systems are perpetuating racist and debunked medical ideas, which could harm Black patients, according to an Oct. 20 study published in Nature.
Yale New Haven investment leader departs
Scott Lupkas has left his role as vice president of investments for Yale New Haven (Conn.) Health after 18 months in the position, a spokesperson for the health system confirmed to Becker’s.
AdventHealth opens Southeast's 1st comprehensive Down syndrome clinic
AdventHealth for Children’s Down syndrome clinic in Orlando, Fla., opened Oct. 17 as part of a new lifespan program for adults and children with the condition.
Boston Children's Hospital's move to enhance interoperability
Clara Guixa, vice president of applications and deputy CIO of Boston Children’s Hospital, said the move to a fully Epic EHR system will give the health system the opportunity to transform digitally, increase interoperability and drive greater efficienc…
UConn school of nursing gets largest gift in university's history
Storrs-based University of Connecticut School of Nursing has received a $40 million gift, a record for the university. The money will support a new facility, student scholarships, and nurse faculty education.
Why physician cash compensation is soaring
Physicians’ cash compensation was up in 2023 for medical and surgical specialists, and will soar even higher over the next five years, according to SullivanCotter’s “2023 Physician Compensation Insights” report.
4 reforms could save Medicare, Medicaid billions of dollars
Medicare and Medicaid are projected to grow faster than the economy over the next decade and will therefore require initiatives to reduce expenditures without harming patients, according to an Oct. 20 Health Affairs report.
Physicians, public fight to save Christus hospital residency program
Staff at Christus Spohn Hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas, are airing their concerns about plans to close the hospital’s emergency medicine residency program, ABC affiliate KIII reported Oct. 19.
Banner Health hospital enters lockdown after nearby shooting
A Banner Health hospital in Glendale, Ariz., locked down for a few hours the night of Oct. 19 after a nearby fatal shooting, according to local news outlets.
