Amazon is making a big bet on generative artificial intelligence — and its use in healthcare — with a $4 billion investment in AI company Anthropic.
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How 3 FTC moves could hurt hospitals, health systems
The Federal Trade Commission recently withdrew two antitrust policy statements related to enforcement in healthcare markets and proposed changes to premerger notifications and noncompete agreements, which could all have a significant effect on hospital…
10 health systems join Transcarent's network to simplify healthcare pricing
Ten health systems have joined Transcarent’s National Independent Provider Ecosystem, which aims to provide self-insured employers with health services at cheaper and pre-negotiated bundled prices.
Meditech, Google partner on AI
Meditech is expanding its artificial intelligence-focused partnership with Google to auto-generate clinical documentation.
Desert Healthcare CEO suddenly dismissed
The board of Palm Springs, Calif.-based Desert Healthcare District & Foundation announced CEO Conrado Bárzaga, MD, left his role Sept. 25 and appointed Chris Christensen, chief administration officer, as interim CEO.
Patient dead, EMTs in critical condition after ambulance crash
Two EMTs are in critical condition and a patient is dead after a Jeep crashed into an ambulance in Huntsburg, Ohio, News 5 Cleveland reported Sept. 26.
COVID-19 admissions dip: 5 updates
New COVID-19 admissions were down slightly for the week ending Sept. 16, marking the first time since July weekly hospitalizations haven’t increased.
HCA system gets CON for $29M freestanding ER
Asheville, N.C.-based Mission Health’s certificate of need application to build a $29 million freestanding emergency department has been approved by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.
Feds want to triple No Surprises Act administration fee
Federal departments are seeking to raise the administrative fee to enter the No Surprises Act arbitration process from $50 to $150 in 2024.
6 ways to build strong benefits packages for nurse managers
Hospitals must ensure they are offering competitive nonsalary forms of compensation to help recruit and retain nurse leaders, according to the American Organization for Nursing Leadership.
