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AHA sounds the alarm on rising hospital costs

AHA sounds the alarm on rising hospital costs

Cost pressures are “jeopardizing the ability of hospitals to deliver high-quality, timely care to their communities,” AHA CEO Rick Pollack...

‘I lose sleep over this case’: Prospect cleared to close Crozer Health

‘I lose sleep over this case’: Prospect cleared to close Crozer Health

A bankruptcy judge approved Prospect Medical Holdings’ plan to close Crozer Health on Tuesday, despite concerns from county officials and...

Tariff turmoil: Hospitals, device makers welcome pause, but fear long-term pain

Tariff turmoil: Hospitals, device makers welcome pause, but fear long-term pain

Healthcare providers and medtech companies still face pressure to find ways to offset potential supply chain shocks despite the latest...

AI scribes lessen clinician burnout, but financial impact unclear

AI scribes lessen clinician burnout, but financial impact unclear

Early adopters of the documentation tools report positive impacts on clinician burnout and cognitive load, but their effect on productivity...

Hospital-at-home companies Dispatch Health, Medically Home to merge

Hospital-at-home companies Dispatch Health, Medically Home to merge

DispatchHealth CEO Jennifer Webster will lead the combined company once the deal closes, which is expected in mid-2025. Article By: Emily Olsen...

Healthcare tackles AI oversight with no aid from Trump administration

Healthcare tackles AI oversight with no aid from Trump administration

The president’s deregulatory bent means more responsibility rests on the shoulders of healthcare stakeholders to get artificial intelligence right. Article...

Could artificial intelligence increase clinician burden?

Could artificial intelligence increase clinician burden?

Vendors say their AI scribes and assistants will save doctors time. But the need for careful oversight and hospitals’ financial...

How rural hospitals, Silicon Valley can head off the AI digital divide

How rural hospitals, Silicon Valley can head off the AI digital divide

Experts at HIMSS say the adoption of futuristic artificial intelligence products doesn’t necessarily mean leaving smaller, cash-strapped providers behind. Article By: Rebecca...

Physicians say prior authorization stands in the way of medically necessary care

Physicians say prior authorization stands in the way of medically necessary care

Physicians surveyed by the AMA say that PA can cause care delays or force patients to abandon treatment. They warn...

Hospitals are more packed post-pandemic

Hospitals are more packed post-pandemic

Hospital occupancy rates were higher in 2024 than 2019. If occupancy rates trend up, the nation could face a bed shortage by...