Two more health information networks have been added to a nationwide data exchange used by hospitals and health systems, HHS said Feb. 12.
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Epic deepens ambient listening capabilities
Epic has embedded Abridge’s generative AI for clinical documentation within its standard workflows.
Top 10 'next-generation' EHRs
EHRs are increasingly incorporating artificial intelligence and cloud-based digital tools. But which ones are doing it best?
The 'ripple effects' of a children's hospital cyberattack
The cyberattack on Lurie Children’s Hospital, the largest pediatric medical center in the Chicago area, is having “ripple effects” for patients and physicians across the region, WBEZ reported.
UT Southwestern partners with Pfizer on RNA delivery tech
Dallas-based UT Southwestern Medical Center is partnering with Pfizer to develop RNA-enhanced delivery technologies for genetic medicine therapies.
Georgia bill aims to restrict AI in healthcare
Legislators in Georgia aim to set guardrails for artificial intelligence in healthcare.
More workplace violence, fewer security guards: Survey
Simple assaults against healthcare workers increased from 17.7 incidents per 100 beds to 22 incidents, and 65% of hospitals said it was difficult or very difficult to retain full, qualified security staff, according to the International Association for…
Tower recruits top cardiothoracic surgeon from Jefferson
Rohinton Morris, MD, chief of the cardiothoracic surgery division at Philadelphia-based Jefferson Health, will become Tower Health’s cardiothoracic surgery chief on April 15.
The middle ground between quiet quitting and toxic toiling
Productivity has become a black and white issue. A new concept, reported by Newsweek Feb. 11, seeks to explore the gray area.
CDC tracking new SARS-CoV-2 variant: 5 notes
The U.S. is now monitoring BA.2.87.1, a new SARS-CoV-2 variant with more than 30 changes in the coronavirus spike protein.
