Even though a majority of breast cancer cases are diagnosed without a lump that can be detected, less than half recognize other symptoms often associated with it, according to new research from the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center.
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What 5 hospitals are paying their Epic talent
Health systems in New York and California are seeking Epic talent with a posted salary of more than $100,000.
Strike set to begin at PeaceHealth medical centers
Members of the Oregon Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals, AFT Local 5017, are set to begin a strike Oct. 23 at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, Wash., and PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center in Longview, Wash., CBS affiliat…
Ransomware group steals 5TB of sensitive data from Illinois hospital
The Black Cat/AlphV ransomware group has claimed to have leaked 5TB of patients’ and employees’ information from Morrison (Ill.) Community Hospital, SecurityAffairs reported Oct. 15.
Emergency physicians group rejects 'excited delirium'
The American College of Emergency Physicians has withdrawn a white paper from 2009 on “excited delirium,” saying the term should not be used in civil or criminal cases.
How Epic built generative AI into its EHR — and what's to come
Epic already has generative artificial intelligence built into its EHR to draft patient portal messages, write nurse handoffs, and create patient summaries — and the company says it has more than 60 additional use cases in development.
Top 3 generative AI uses, per healthcare CIOs
Healthcare is embracing generative artificial intelligence slower than other industries but using it most for personalization and customer experience, according to a survey of 600 IT leaders.
3 health systems seeking CIOs
CIOs ensure technology is both beneficial for clinical workflows and implemented appropriately. Below is a list of hospitals and health systems searching for IT executive talent:
Mayo to close Minnesota clinic
Mayo Clinic on Dec. 12 will permanently close its clinic at Ridgeview (Minn.) Le Sueur Campus, according to The Mankato Free Press.
The human toll of surgical outcome disparities
More than 12,000 deaths could have been avoided if racial disparities in medicine and surgery had been addressed at the root, according to new research from the American Society of Anesthesiologists.
