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City of Hope tests robot-assisted mastectomies

Duarte, Calif.-based City of Hope will open the first multicenter clinical trial in the U.S. to test robotically assisted mastectomies, according to an Oct. 3 news release shared with Becker’s.

Hackensack Meridian launches diagnostics company

Hackensack Meridian Health is spinning off its first company based on science from its research institute, the Edison, N.J.-based system said Oct. 4.

Instacart expands healthcare reach with Mount Sinai partnership

Mount Sinai Solutions, a division of New York City-based Mount Sinai Health System, is partnering with Instacart to offer post-operative and post-partum patients access to groceries.

UofL Health opens new emergency department

Louisville, Ky.-based UofL Health has started the process of fully opening the new emergency department at its Shepherdsville facility, according to a WAVE3 Oct. 3 report.

WellSpan launches virtual nursing, remote monitoring pilot

York, Pa.-based WellSpan Health is partnering with Artisight to use the company’s artificial intelligence-powered smart hospital platform to provide virtual care.

Generative AI collaborative adds 8 more health systems

Eight more health systems have joined a national collaborative to shape the use of generative artificial intelligence in healthcare.

UChicago Medicine inks deal with UPMC startup

University of Chicago Medicine has inked a deal to use the Pip Care digital surgical platform developed by Pittsburgh-based UPMC.

The case for black boxes beyond the OR: Viewpoint

“Black boxes” in operating rooms are gaining popularity as a tool to improve safety and optimize efficiency. Given their benefits in this area, there is a significant opportunity for hospitals to improve patient safety by installing them in other high-…

Minnesota attorney general seeks feedback on 2 healthcare mergers

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison will hold a public meeting Oct. 25 to engage local communities as part of a review to ensure two proposed mergers in the state are in compliance with both federal and state law, according to an Oct. 3 Duluth New…

Pennsylvania nurse faces third patient death suit

A former nurse charged with killing two nursing home patients is facing a third patient death suit, Trib Live reported Oct. 3.