Amazon Web Services is entering the healthcare artificial intelligence race with the launch of its new AWS HealthScribe tool designed to generate clinical documentation.
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Hospitals embrace RV living for patients, staff
Some U.S. hospitals are embracing the idea of RV living for patients, families and staff members, providing on-site parking spaces and hookups for the vehicles, CBS News reported July 26.
'Eye sore' Missouri hospital being demolished for apartment project
Demolition has started on the site of the former Trinity Lutheran Hospital in Kansas City, Mo., that neighbors have called an eyesore, Fox affiliate WDAF reported July 25.
Children's Hospital Colorado launches precision medicine institute
Children’s Hospital Colorado in Aurora has created the state’s first precision medicine institute to better integrate personalized care into patients’ treatment.
After layoffs, Headspace lands $105M in new financing
After laying off about 15 percent of its workforce in June, digital mental health and wellness company Headspace received $105 million in debt financing.
Trinity Health hospital workers plan strike
Members of Service Employees International Union Healthcare Michigan plan to strike Aug. 4 at Trinity Health Grand Haven (Mich.) Hospital.
248 hospitals with 1 star from CMS: 2023
On July 26, CMS updated its Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings. The new ratings assigned one star to 248 hospitals.
Former Whole Foods CEO, co-founder launches digital health company
Former Whole Foods CEO and co-founder John Mackey launched Love.Life, a virtual care company focusing on chronic conditions.
Alaska hospital submits plan after deemed status revoked
Anchorage-based Alaska Native Medical Center has submitted a corrective plan after federal regulators revoked the hospital’s “deemed status,” the Anchorage Daily News reported July 26.
WHO excludes weight loss drugs from essential medicines list
The World Health Organization decided to not add GLP-1 receptor agonists indicated for weight loss, such as Wegovy, to its 2023 essential medicines list, which includes about 500 drugs.
