Artificial intelligence (AI) is carving out its own space in the healthcare industry, raising an important question: Can AI actually make healthcare more human and compassionate? AI holds promise for improving patient care, including in supporting healthcare professionals and even addressing burnout, all while allowing human empathy to shine through.
The number of measles cases associated with an outbreak in western Texas has grown to 146. Almost all of the cases are in unvaccinated individuals or individuals whose vaccination status is unknown, with 79 unvaccinated and 62 of unknown status. At least 20 people have been hospitalized so far, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services. Just five cases have occurred in people vaccinated with one dose of the MMR vaccine.
In a national study of 10 common abdominal surgeries, operations on patients who were overweight or obese tended to take longer as the patient's weight increased, as did the chances that they would develop serious complications.
Technology can help healthcare facilities streamline processes, allocate resources and improve coordination, supporting an integrated, patient-centered approach to care.
The healthcare industry's rapid expansion has created a staffing challenge: healthcare facilities and organizations nationwide are struggling to find and hire skilled administrators. These leaders must manage large teams and complex operations and stay ahead of emerging technologies and shifting healthcare policies. The demand for qualified healthcare executives who can handle these multifaceted responsibilities continues to grow. In response to this leadership gap, Willamette University is launching a new Healthcare Leadership Certificate Program designed to transform skilled healthcare professionals into effective leaders.
A prominent community health center with a long legacy of treating asylum-seekers is now requesting patients' proof of citizenship, in an apparent response to the Trump administration's broad threats to federal funding and anti-immigrant rhetoric. The Floating Hospital in Queens is asking patients to show their Social Security cards or other proof of citizenship, citing an unspecified executive order by the Trump administration, according to an audio recording reviewed by POLITICO and two city lawmakers.