It’s unclear why Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare dropped its lawsuit, but it did so with prejudice, meaning the hospital cannot refile. There are many unanswered questions surrounding the unusual case, including how common incidents like this are and whether or not the hospital can technically bill for the time the room was occupied.
The new agentic program, called “Avery,” is now available to millions of UnitedHealthcare members through insurer's existing app. The company said the model will help patients find providers, understand their benefits, get updates on claims and more.
Republicans are said to be considering cuts to cost-sharing programs through the Affordable Care Act as a means to save money and fund the U.S. Department of War, which is looking for $200 billion to cover not only the conflict in Iran but also domestic immigration enforcement.
The system, dubbed MedFinanceAI, only works in Nebraska for now. But the three teens behind its development said it can be rolled out into other communities.
Many Mayo Clinic patients in rural Minnesota may need to travel or rely on telehealth, as six locations are closing for good before the end of the year.
The Utah Department of Workforce Services warns that 177 people at Revere Health are expected to lose their jobs by Nov. 3. The health system said automation upgrades are necessary to stay competitive.
People with substance use disorders stand to benefit from healthcare AI just like any other patients. But they may have to wait a bit longer than most others since AI has only just begun to emerge in addiction medicine.
Reuters reported that 500 institutions are linked to the proposals. In total, $50 million is up for grabs as part of HHS’ Autism Data Science Initiative.
Epic’s attempt to have a lawsuit filed by startup Particle Health dismissed was unsuccessful. However, a U.S. district court judge narrowed the claims and rejected accusations that Epic engaged in defamation.
More than 33,000 devices are affected by this recall. Customers may need to return and replace the purge cassettes included with their devices due to a risk of serious injury or death.
