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Mariah Taylor – Thursday, July 6th, 2023 Each generation views the world differently, and there are some communication gaps administrators and systems have not yet bridged with younger physicians, Doug Bruce, MD, chief clinical integration officer at Cleveland-based MetroHealth, recently told Becker’s. Some new physicians are coming to the field wanting to work fewer hours; […]

— Worries and risks surrounding generative artificial technology by Robert Pearl, MD July 5, 2023 The sanctity of the doctor-patient relationship has always been a cornerstone of modern medicine. It’s a relationship rooted in trust, confidentiality, and mutual understanding. Yet, with the advent of generative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies like ChatGPT opens in a new

Noah Schwartz Chief innovation officers told Becker’s that hospitals must become more comfortable with risk and willing to make cultural changes for healthcare innovation to flourish. Despite recent leaps and bounds in adopting artificial intelligence and other digital tools, some healthcare leaders still identified a spirit of inactivity that holds back innovation. “The barrier is

Nick Thomas (Twitter) – Thursday, June 29th, 2023 Michael Connelly is the former CEO of Cincinnati-based Mercy Health, serving in that role between 1995 and 2017. The author of “The Journey’s End,” which highlights his frustration with billing issues at the end of life, Mr. Connelly spoke with Becker’s about such frustrations and recommended possible

Non-compete agreements can also limit career opportunities for residents in graduate medical education (GME) programs, AMA said. By Victoria Bailey June 19, 2023 – The American Medical Association’s (AMA) House of Delegates has voted to oppose non-compete agreements for physicians employed by hospitals or staffing companies. Non-compete agreements prohibit employees from working for a competitive

Nick Thomas (Twitter) – Updated Friday, June 23rd, 2023 While Minneapolis-based Allina Health was highlighted by The New York Times for pulling back from its policy of denying nonemergency care to some indebted patients, a recent investigation showed it is not the only health system to allegedly have engaged in the practice. According to KFF

Giles Bruce – 16 hours ago Americans are increasingly turning to “Doctor Walmart” and other retail healthcare clinics as they seek convenient care and trust large retailers with their health data, The Economist reported. Walmart has opened more than 30 health centers since 2019, with plans to more than double by next year, joining other

By D DEL REY June 13, 2023 Nurses across the state of New York are breathing a sigh of relief now that the “Safe Staffing Act” is finally going into effect. The law passed the state legislature during the COVID-19 pandemic as a way of strengthening the healthcare system and easing the burden placed on

Mariah Taylor (Email) – 20 hours ago As artificial intelligence becomes more integrated into hospitals and patient care, questions arise as to when and how often nurses can override the algorithm and if disciplinary action should be given for wrong decisions, The Wall Street Journal reported June 15. Melissa Beebe, RN, an oncology nurse at

Story by Andrea Ruth • Jun 2 South Carolina healthcare providers no longer have to seek permission from the state government to offer new services, expand facilities, or invest in technology. On May 17, Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) signed a repeal of the state’s certificate of need rules. A staple of healthcare regimes in many