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Timothy Raissian, MD, has been named associate chief medical information officer of Scottsdale, Ariz.-based HonorHealth. Dr. Raissian made the announcement in an Aug. 8 LinkedIn post. “I’m excited to get started. I have a lot to learn, but I’m looking…
UC Health will close Bridgeway Pointe, its assisted living facility on the Daniel Drake Campus in Cincinnati, and eliminate 49 positions, according to a July 30 filing with Ohio workforce officials. The facility is expected to close permanently Oct. 31,…
A growing share of U.S. patients are uploading lab results and imaging reports directly into AI chatbots such as ChatGPT before consulting a physician, a trend fueling hallucination, misinterpretation and privacy concerns among clinicians, The Wall Street Journal reported Aug.…
The American Academy of Pediatrics updated its influenza guidance for the 2026-27 season, adding detailed recommendations for vaccinating immunocompromised children to align with other professional societies. The update comes as the CDC has not released flu vaccine recommendations for the…
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In this episode, Rob Sumter, PhD, FACHE, President, Saint Joseph Hospital; Executive Vice President and Market Chief Operating Officer, Ascension, discusses how disciplined execution, investing in people, and thoughtfully applying AI are driving long-term sustainability. He also shares why staying…
In this episode, Dr. Stanley Crittenden, Chief Medical Officer at Cigna Healthcare, discusses how AI-powered analytics and personalized care management are helping identify health risks earlier, improve outcomes and simplify healthcare navigation. He shares how Cigna is using technology to…
Mark Amox was named CEO of HCA Florida Blake Hospital in Bradenton, Fla. Mr. Amox most recently served as COO of HCA Florida North Florida Hospital in Gainesville for the past two and a half years, according to an Aug.…
New York City-based NYU Langone Health has expanded its prime vendor agreement with Medline to include laboratory products and supply chain services. Under the agreement, NYU Langone will have expanded access to Medline’s laboratory products and distribution capabilities to streamline…