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10 must-ask questions before implementing large language models in healthcare

In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, the integration of large language models stands poised to redefine patient care and organizational efficiency.

Texas sues over nursing home staffing mandate

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued the Biden administration over a nursing home staffing level mandate.

The 3 conditions driving healthcare costs up for employers: Report

Pharmacy, cancer and musculoskeletal conditions remain the top drivers of increased healthcare costs for employers, but cardiovascular conditions are on the rise as well, a Business Group on Health report found.

The top rehabilitation hospital in every state | 2024

Becker’s has compiled a list of the top rehabilitation hospital in every state, based on U.S. News & World Report’s’s 2024 rankings.

'Medical freedom' candidates defeated in Florida health system board race

Four candidates who ran on a “medical freedom” platform in hopes of winning a seat on the board for one of Florida’s largest public health systems lost to Republican opponents in the Aug. 20 primary, according to WUSF, an NPR member station.

10 medical schools where graduates incur the most, least debt

Last year, medical students in the U.S. graduated with an average debt of $206,924, though students at some schools incur more than $280,000, according to the latest data from the Association of American Medical Colleges. 

Epic plans MyChart bot

Epic is rapidly integrating artificial intelligence into its software, spearheading around 100 projects aimed at streamlining healthcare for both patients and providers, the Wisconsin State Journal reported Aug. 21.

Judy Faulkner's 25-to-50 year plan for Epic

Epic founder and CEO Judy Faulkner said the company is always looking decades ahead, whether that’s expanding its headquarters, staff, or technology offerings to health systems.

How Americans view AI's role in healthcare

As health systems continue their artificial intelligence push, more Americans are feeling comfortable with the role the technology will play in their healthcare. 

States with the highest, lowest life expectancy, per the CDC

Hawaii has the highest life expectancy for men and women, the CDC found.