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Where physicians want AI most

Nearly two-thirds of physicians said they see the advantages of using artificial intelligence, but only 38% said they were using it, according to an American Medical Association survey.

General Catalyst heads $95.5M investment in clinic chain

General Catalyst deepened its healthcare investments by leading a $95.5 million funding round for Harbor Health, a Texas-based chain of primary and specialty clinics in high growth mode.

No respite for obstetrics service cuts

The ongoing maternity care crisis has made its way into 2024. While many hospitals and health systems were forced to cut maternity and obstetric services last year, more have announced cuts or closures in the last two weeks. 

Tennessee hospital CEO retires

Thomas Kidd, CEO of Macon Community Hospital in Lafayette, Tenn., was honored with a retirement celebration Jan. 5, according to the Macon County Chronicle.

Walmart Health seeking multiple senior leaders

Walmart Health is seeking several senior management and director-level positions in its Chief Medical Office and the Walmart Healthcare Research Institute. 

How Henry Ford's ED nurses are boosting sepsis detection

 As the Biden administration calls on hospitals to do more to reduce sepsis deaths, Henry Ford Health in Jackson, Mich., has started involving its emergency department nurses more in detection practices, the American Medical Association reported J…

Why Scripps hired a former FBI agent

As healthcare organizations across the country are seeing an increase in cybersecurity incidents coupled with a rise in violence against nurses, physicians and hospital staff, San Diego-based Scripps Health has hired a new secret weapon to try to make …

Restructured Envision Healthcare names board

Envision Healthcare, which emerged from financial reorganization in November, has named five members to round out its board of directors. 

Hawaii hospital nurses plan 7-day strike

Members of the Hawaii Nurses Association are set to begin a seven-day strike Jan. 21 at Honolulu-based Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children.

MarinHealth names new chief medical officer

Anita Chandrasena, MD, started as chief medical officer of Greenbrae, Calif.-based MarinHealth on Jan. 2.