Phoenix-based Banner Health broke ground May 21 on the first phase of a new medical campus, which will house multiple healthcare services under one roof. The 120,000-square-foot facility in Scottsdale, Ariz., will feature an ASC, a pharmacy, imaging services, cancer…
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Pretranscatheter aortic valve replacement-CT angiography safely deferred the need for invasive coronary angiography in 53% of patients, according to a study published May 21 in Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions. Led by researchers from the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation, the study analyzed…
Mass General Brigham’s ambient documentation initiative has grown from an 850-person pilot to an enterprise-wide program with more than 2,700 active users. When the Somerville, Mass.-based health system launched its large-scale pilot, the goal was to assess whether the AI-driven…
The House of Representatives passed the President Donald Trump-backed “One Big Beautiful Bill” in a 215-214 vote May 22 after debating for hours overnight on the controversial legislation that includes significant cuts to Medicaid. The move comes after the GOP-led…
This episode, recorded live at the Becker’s 3rd Annual Spring Payer Issues Roundtable, features Dr. Eric Weil, Chief Medical Officer at MD Live by Evernorth. Dr. Weil discusses how MD Live is innovating virtual care through a focus on efficiency,…
The FDA has called for Pfizer and Moderna to update the safety information on their mRNA COVID-19 vaccines to include warnings on the incidence of myocarditis and pericarditis, according to two letters shared on the agency’s website. Dated April 17,…
Epic Systems has introduced a new initiative called Launchpad. This initiative, according to a May 22 LinkedIn post from Epic, is designed to help healthcare organizations implement generative AI-assisted workflows. The Launchpad program brings together healthcare organizations and Epic experts…
Four health systems have invested in a startup that develops AI technology for radiologists. Here are six things to know, according to a May 20 news release: 1. Charlotte, N.C.-based Advocate Health, Houston-based Memorial Hermann Health System, Grand Rapids and…
Northern Light Inland Hospital and its associated clinical services in Waterville, Maine, will officially close May 27, marking the end of operations for the facility that has been gradually winding down since the closure was announced earlier this year. The…
AI, cybersecurity and driving innovation remain top of mind for health system IT executives. Here are five questions CIOs should be asking and answering, according to a May 20 CIO story that surveyed IT leaders and advisers: 1. How can…