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Dying former US senator: ‘Will AI bring heaven or hell? Yes.’
Medical leadership training gets a refresh; burnout concerns prompt removal of ‘selfless’ before ‘service’
FDA warns that certain sizing catheters should not be used due to risk of breaking
Medline recalls millions of devices due to safety risk—FDA threatens ‘regulatory action’ in warning letter
5 serious challenges the nursing profession is grappling with right now
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Where to raise kids in the US for optimal healthcare and wellness

The four best states for pediatric healthcare are bunched together geographically. The four worst are nowhere near each other.

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States’ challenge against HHS staffing cuts, restructuring moves forward

The coalition of plaintiffs—representing 19 states and Washington, D.C.—is challenging many of the changes made by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, which has since halted operations. State governments argue that HHS is no longer performing its constitutionally required duties. The agency’s attempt to dismiss the lawsuit was rejected this week.

Ransomware gang claims credit for Signature Healthcare cyberattack—albeit temporarily

Brockton Hospital, part of Signature Healthcare, was hit by a “cybersecurity incident” on Monday that forced ambulances to divert patients to other emergency rooms. As the hospital worked to get systems back online, the ransomware gang Anubis claimed responsibility for the breach, then removed their post.

Nearly half of 3M, M*Modal customers feel positive toward $1B acquisition

More than 40 percent of hospitals and other healthcare providers believe 3M’s $1 billion acquisition of M*Modal will have an overall positive impact in the market, according to a survey by Reaction Data.

Clearwater, Digital Reasoning ink 3-year cyber risk partnership for AI-powered solutions

Clearwater Compliance and Digital Reasoning have announced a three-year “Cyber Risk Services” partnership enabling providers to understand the results of AI-powered solutions, using a cybersecurity and HIPAA compliance program.

University of Oxford, British AI company partner to study chronic diseases

British clinical AI company Sensyne Health and the University of Oxford’s Big Data Institute are partnering to establish a research alliance focused on using AI and digital technology to better understand chronic diseases.

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Partners HealthCare CEO to retire

David F. Torchiana, MD, CEO of Boston-based Partners HealthCare, has announced his plans to retire, The Boston Globe reported. 

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One-third of all GoFundMe campaigns pay medical bills

Sky-high medical bills have forced many individuals to turn to crowdsourcing to pay what they owe, according to the CEO of GoFundMe, who spoke on CBS MoneyWatch.

Aetna, Apple launch AI-based app to achieve personal health goals

Aetna, in collaboration with Apple, launched a new health app to provide users with personalized health goals. Dubbed Attain, the app will be used in partnership with the Apple Watch to track daily activity levels, recommend healthy actions and improve nutrition and sleep habits.

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Radiology Partners reportedly eyeing international expansion

America’s largest radiology group has purportedly considered making a bid to buy its Australian counterpart, which tallied over $176 million in adjusted earnings last year.