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As artificial intelligence tools continue to advance, the transformative potential in healthcare is becoming increasingly clear. Historically, much of the focus has been on validating algorithms in controlled research settings. However, the real impact of AI is only realized when these technologies are integrated into everyday clinical practice and shown to improve health outcomes. Today, a growing number of health systems are not just exploring but actively investing in and implementing AI solutions, demonstrating their commitment to advancing healthcare through responsible and effective technology adoption.

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Rochester, MN

Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic has partnered with clinical AI company Exer AI to enhance the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic hand and wrist disorders. As part of the collaboration, Mayo will integrate Exer's advanced computer-vision and AI platform to support management of a wide range of these conditions, according to a Sept. 6 news release.

Why Mayo is collaborating with a clinical AI company

Chicago, IL

Are organizations adopting AI technology too quickly or too slowly? And what's the future of payer relationships?. The 47 executives featured in this article are all speaking at Becker's 9th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Meeting: The Future of Business and Clinical Technologies which will take place Oct. 1-4, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency in Chicago.

The biggest threat in health IT and RCM

Iowa State

Cedar Rapids, IA

Five health systems signed on with Workday in the second quarter of 2024, continuing the software company's growth into healthcare. "Healthcare providers are facing incredible challenges: supply chain issues, staffing shortages, and the growing need to provide truly patient-centered care," said John Kravitz, vice president and head of healthcare at Workday (and former CIO of Danville, Pa.-based Geisinger), in a Sept. 5 statement. "To meet these challenges, they urgently need to update their data and technology systems."

Workday inks deals with 5 health systems

Healthcare organizations are no stranger to leadership from outside industries. Michelle Johnson, senior partner at executive search firm WittKieffer's healthcare practice, previously told Becker's her organization has seen instances of this working well, especially for cross-functional positions like marketing and operations. "It is another way in which organizations are stretching...

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‘Any meat items my dogs refuse to eat, I no longer eat.’ It’s said that animals have a “sixth sense,” which affords them an insight human beings cannot match. There are clips of security camera earthquake footage where pets can be seen wigging out seconds before tremors begin.

‘It ain’t food anymore.’: Dairy Queen customer warns against chicken after his dog refuses to eat it

Kentucky State

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Starting in late September, the federal government will relaunch its at-home COVID-19 test program that makes every U.S. household eligible for four free COVID-19 tests to be sent directly to their home.

Every household can get four free COVID-19 tests by mail, starting late September

Eminence, KY

After Kentucky pharmacy workers dispensed compounded medications to three children, they were all hospitalized. The Kentucky Board of Pharmacy is investigating the situation. Several sources informed the board Aug. 26 about an alleged medication error at Med Save Pharmacy in Eminence, Ky. An inspection uncovered deficiencies in pharmacist oversight of compounded presentations and missing or inappropriate documentation of compounding records.

3 children hospitalized after alleged medication error

Cincinnati, OH

Emerge Manufacturing, a U.S,-based manufacturing company specializing in the production of personal protective equipment, is set to open its new Cincinnati facility Sept. 13. The new plant will provide approximately 100 jobs to the community over the next few years according to a news release from the company. The facility...

Emerge Manufacturing set to open Ohio PPE facility

Jefferson County, KY

Louisville, KY

Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean.

Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky

As major pharmacy chains start rolling out the new COVID-19 vaccine, independent pharmacies report facing shipment delays, resulting in longer wait times for patient vaccinations, NBC News reported Sept. 5. Neal Smoller, PharmD, owner of an independent pharmacy in Woodstock, N.Y., told the news outlet that although he received doses...

Independent pharmacies face delays as COVID vaccines roll out

Denver, CO

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An opinion piece appearing in the Journal of the American Medical Association, or JAMA this week illustrates why the drug problem among people experiencing homelessness in Denver may be so severe. It's because many homeless people aren't addicted to just one drug, but two, according to the viewpoint's author, Benjamin A. Howell of Yale School of Medicine and colleagues.

Fentanyl-meth combo ravages homeless in Denver, so why aren't there better treatments?

New York City, NY

Physicians from the New York City-based Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center have shared insights on how to better manage care when an oncology patient transfers from the hospital to a skilled nursing facility setting. Their guidelines, which include strategies for addressing communication barriers between care teams and documenting patient progress expectations, were shared in an editorial published Sept. 3 in JCO Oncology Practice.

10 ways to improve cancer patients' transition to skilled nursing facilities: Viewpoint

Georgia State

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According to officials with the Southern District of Georgia, two recently unsealed federal indictments have charged 23 defendants in a series of broad conspiracies involving the use of drones to smuggle methamphetamine, marijuana, and cell phones into state prisons in Georgia.

23 Defendants Charged in Federal Indictments for Drone-Smuggling Drug Operation in Georgia

The quality of a physician's onboarding experience can dictate whether or not they're satisfied with their new job, a recent report found. The report, published by the Association for Advancing Physician and Provider Recruitment, surveyed 1,550 physicians to identify onboarding activities and how it contributed to job satisfaction for physicians and other healthcare professionals.

A linchpin for physician satisfaction

Springfield, IL

Springfield, Ill.-based Hospital Sisters Health System recently reported a cybersecurity incident that occurred last August. The 13-hospital health system identified a cybersecurity breach in late August 2023 and took steps to contain and remediate the impact, according to a note on the HSHS website. The health system worked with a forensic security firm to investigate the incident and found files on the network were breached between Aug. 16 to Aug. 27, 2023.

Hospital Sisters Health System reports cybersecurity breach

A program combining remote monitoring and pharmacist support improved blood pressure in 74% of patients whose blood pressure was previously resistant to treatment. Researchers from Danville, Pa.-based Geisinger conducted the study and will present their findings at the American Heart Association's Hypertension Scientific Session 2024 in Chicago on Sept. 6, according to a news release from the AHA.

Remote monitoring, pharmacy support improve patients' blood pressure: Study

Medtronic has recalled McGrath MAC Video Laryngoscopes because of an increased risk of the battery overheating, which can result in explosion. The FDA has identified the type of recall as serious, with a risk of injury or death when continuing to use the device, according to a Sept. 5 news release from the agency. Local guidelines advise for all McGrath MAC and EMS Video Laryngoscopes to have the battery assembly removed and thrown away.

Medtronic recalls laryngoscopes for battery issue

Coral Gables, FL

After a yearsong effort to engage more clinicians in supply chain decisions, the University of Miami Health System has inverted the cost-quality-outcomes concept, according to supply chain leader Nate Yuen. The system partners with the Emergency Care Research Institute, commonly known as ECRI, to bolster supply chain strategies. Mr. Yuen,...

Florida system supply team rejects status quo

Salem, OH

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

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Gen AI 'mission creep' hazardous for health systems

Generative artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming healthcare. Many new technologies have shown positive results to support clinical and administrative staff, and improve the patient experience. But...

Gen AI 'mission creep' hazardous for health systems

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