Infectious disease experts are warning that Bicillin L-A, the penicillin needed to treat syphilis, is scarce. The shortage could cause the disease to spread in the U.S. more quickly, The New York Times reported July 7.
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AI tool can predict a brain tumor's profile instantly: Study
Identifying the genetic characteristics of a glioma tumor is a process that traditionally takes days or weeks, but a study published July 7 in the journal Med revealed an artificial intelligence tool can predict a tumor’s profile almost instantly.
Illinois hospital names new chief marketing officer
Springfield, Ill.-based Hospital Sisters Health System has named Christine Woolsey as senior vice president and chief marketing and communications officer.
The potential healthcare privacy risks of ChatGPT
Hospitals and health systems whose providers use ChatGPT could be opening themselves up to HIPAA violations and lawsuits if they are not careful with patient data, two health policy experts wrote in JAMA.
New York system lays off 49, including 25 leaders
Middletown, N.Y.-based Garnet Health on July 7 laid off 49 employees, including 25 leaders, to offset recent operating losses.
IU Health to award $690M to diverse contractors as part of expansion
Indianapolis, Ind.-based IU Health is aiming to give 30 percent of construction and design work on its $4.3 billion expansion to certified minority, women and veteran-owned companies, Indiana Business Journal reported July 7.
Health system to expand Illinois hospital after $23.5M acquisition
After acquiring Waukegan, Ill.-based Vista Medical Center East, American Healthcare Systems is looking to add new services to the hospital, the Chicago Tribune reported July 7.
Home health group sues CMS over pay cuts
The National Association for Home Care and Hospice has filed a federal lawsuit against CMS and HHS challenging the validity of a change in Medicare home health payment that reduced rates by 3.9 percent in 2023, with more cuts expected in the coming yea…
New Mexico hospital uses AI scribe to help patients manage chronic conditions
Lovelace Hospital, based in Albuquerque, N.M., partnered with CareHarmony, an artificial intelligence-powered chronic care management provider, to implement an AI program that sorts through patient notes, according to a July 6 report from KRQE News.
Tampa-area hospitals pledge new Florida immigration law won't affect patient care
A new Florida law requires all hospitals in the state accepting Medicaid to ask patients about their immigration status.
