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Yale New Haven demands 'revised terms' for $435M hospital deal

Los Angeles-based Prospect Medical Holdings and Yale New Haven (Conn.) Health are taking shots at one another amid a monthslong legal battle and public dispute that centers around Yale’s proposed acquisition of three Prospect hospitals in Connecticut.&…

The organization rolling out AI 'nutrition labels' for healthcare

The Coalition for Health AI (CHAI) unveiled initiatives aimed at creating safer and more equitable AI applications in healthcare. 

RCM company facing multiple lawsuits following data breach

Revenue cycle management company Gryphon Healthcare is facing multiple lawsuits after thousands of patients’ data was exposed by a data breach involving one of its partners. 

Antidepressant prescriptions linked to stock declines: 3 study takeaways

A recent study found a correlation between stock market downturns and rising antidepressant prescriptions. 

Ochsner's virtual nursing project cuts readmissions

At New Orleans-based Ochsner Health, virtual nurses are assigned to 370 med-surg unit beds to alleviate bedside nurses’ workloads. In the next few months, this project will expand to 600 beds. 

Big systems looking 'outside of the four walls of the hospital'

Leaders of large nonprofit and for-profit health systems have detailed a growing emphasis on outpatient care during recent investor calls and healthcare conferences. 

Consumers warming up to AI for healthcare tasks: 3 notes

Consumers are increasingly warming up to online tools powered by generative AI for routine healthcare tasks such as making appointments, viewing test results and refilling prescriptions, a survey from PwC found.

Why IV shortages were a long-standing issue even before Helene: 6 things to know

Hurricane Helene has put IV shortages in the spotlight after damaging a manufacturing plant, but hospitals have been dealing with IV fluid shortages for years, NBC News reported Oct. 18.

Michigan HHS to pay $13M after unannounced shooter drill at psych hospital

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services agreed to pay $13 million to settle allegations that it caused psychological damage after conducting a surprise active shooter drill at a children’s psychiatric hospital, The Washington Post reported…

Mayo Clinic revives in-home cardiac arrest patient with telehealth: 7 notes

Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic became the first known health system to revive an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patient using an assisted reality headset.