OpenAI launched ChatGPT for Healthcare on Jan. 8, marking a significant step into the healthcare industry as some of the nation’s largest health systems begin piloting and committing to the platform. ChatGPT for Healthcare is OpenAI’s enterprise platform designed for…
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Brentwood, Tenn.-based Lifepoint Health’s four hospitals in Central Kentucky have unified under a new regional brand: Centerpoint Health. The following hospitals have been renamed, effective Jan. 15., with each name including the city where the hospital is located, according to…
Paris (Texas) Regional Health has named Chris Boukas, RN, as COO. Mr. Boukas joins the hospital from Smithtown, N.Y.-based Catholic Health–St. Catherine of Siena Hospital, where he also served as COO, according to a Jan. 16 news release. He began…
Mobile, Ala.-based USA Health has named Drew Citrin as CEO of Atmore (Ala.) Community Hospital. Mr. Citrin will lead the 49-bed acute care facility, which provides 24-hour emergency care and a range of general medical and outpatient services, according to…
Here are three spine and orthopedic tools and implants that have earned FDA clearances and updates in the past three days, as reported by Becker’s.
Chattanooga, Tenn.-based Erlanger Health and Bradley Medical Center have signed a letter of intent to explore a strategic partnership focused on expanding pediatric emergency services — a move that comes amid HCA Healthcare’s push to grow its footprint in the…
Houston-based Townsen Memorial Health System opened its second hospital Jan. 15 — a $30 million facility in west Houston — bringing the system to 12 locations overall. Townsen Memorial Hospital-West includes 13 inpatient beds, six operating rooms, two procedure rooms,…
Several health systems kicked off the year with notable expansions of women’s healthcare services and programs. The expansions highlight health systems’ efforts to improve access to comprehensive women’s health services, including maternity care, postpartum follow-up and specialty gynecologic care. As…
Long-term GLP-1 use slows medical cost growth, according to findings published Jan. 13 from professional services firm Aon. The firm analyzed 192,000 GLP-1 users from July 2022 to March 2025, comparing outcomes to non-users, through commercial medical and pharmacy claims…
The University of Nebraska’s Board of Regents on Jan. 15 unanimously approved an $800 million plan that would give the university sole ownership of Omaha-based Nebraska Medicine, but the health system’s board of directors have filed a lawsuit to halt…