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AI to predict the severity of COVID variants

Artificial intelligence may be able to detect and predict severity of new COVID-19 variants, according to a study published Jan. 2 in PNAS Nexus.

Mammograms are coming to Walmart

Walmart has partnered with RadNet to offer its first pilot mammogram program in a store in Milford, Del.

Michael Dowling: The most pressing question to start the year

The new year is always an ideal time for healthcare leaders to reflect on the state of our industry and their own organizations, as well as the challenges and opportunities ahead. As the CEO of a large health system, I always like to reflect on one bas…

7 RCM headlines from December to know

From R1 RCM’s latest acquisition to KLAS Research naming Waystar the highest-rated platform of 2023, here are seven revenue cycle management headlines from December to know:   

UPMC breaks ground in Croatia

A piece of Pittsburgh is coming to the Mediterranean — in the form of a cancer center. 

15 wealthiest counties in the US

California and Virginia are each home to four of America’s richest counties, according to a recent ranking from U.S. News & World Report. 

New tool supports hospitals in determining infection control staffing

The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology has launched a staffing calculator tool to support infection prevention and control leaders in making decisions around staffing and resource allocation. 

State healthcare laws debuting in 2024

Several new laws are debuting this year in states across the U.S., including laws related to healthcare.

Viewpoint: Why health systems should have a chief AI officer

UC San Diego Health’s first chief artificial intelligence officer, Karandeep Singh, MD, encouraged health systems to develop leadership roles focused on AI, The San Diego Union-Tribune reported Jan. 2.

New York hospital to open innovation center

Niagara Falls (N.Y.) Medical Center will open a new innovation and training center through a donation from West Herr Auto Group CEO and President Scott Bieler, The Buffalo News reported Jan. 2.