Illinois health officials have warned of a possible measles exposure at Palos Heights-based Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, CBS News reported Oct. 19. There have been 1,596 measles cases in the U.S. this year. Here are seven recent measles updates: 1.…

The American Medical Association launched its Center for Digital Health and AI to ensure physicians are at the center of shaping, guiding and implementing technologies. The center will embed physicians throughout the lifecycle of technology development and deployment to ensure…

Experts warn that the federal government shutdown and job cuts at the CDC could cloud visibility into respiratory virus activity and hospitalization trends just as virus season kicks into gear. “Everything from outreach campaigns to more logistical efforts to actually…

The federal government shutdown is exerting significant financial strain on the nation’s 44 osteopathic medical schools as the impasse approaches its fourth week, MedPage reported Oct. 17.  The budget-driven shutdown, which began Oct. 1, is the third-longest federal shutdown so…

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is recommending Asheville, N.C.-based Mission Hospital be placed in immediate jeopardy following incidents the department claims created an unsafe environment for patients. The department cited incidents that occurred between July and…

Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare is applying artificial intelligence to reframe patient safety work as a predictive, systemwide discipline, according to an Oct. 16 blog post from the American Hospital Association. The health system has embedded AI into its safety infrastructure…

St. Louis-based Ascension is deploying new technology and workforce development efforts to address long-term physician shortages and reduce clinician burden, according to a health system blog post. The U.S. may face a shortfall of up to 86,000 physicians by 2036,…

The World Health Organization and UNICEF have developed global guidelines for hand hygiene in community settings.  While the WHO has long maintained guidelines for clinical environments, this is the first time the organization has issued unified, science-based guidance for community…

Productivity, rather than quality, is gaining prominence in physician bonus structures, according to a recent report from recruiting firm AMN Healthcare.  Last year, 62% of physician contracts featured a production bonus, the report found. That figure has grown to 66%.…

American Hospital Association leaders have published a framework intended to guide hospitals and health systems in developing effective physician leaders. The framework, published Oct. 15 in NEJM Catalyst, is based on more than 200 interviews with chief physicians from AHA-member…