Some social media policy experts and public health experts are worried that the end of fact-checking could lead to the spread of medical and science misinformation and disinformation. This is especially worrisome as the U.S. is in the throes of respiratory virus season and is fighting the spread of bird flu.
Tampa General Hospital will pay $6.8 million to settle a class-action lawsuit arising from a May 2023 data breach that compromised the personal information of about 2.1 million people. According to the settlement, people who received written notification from Tampa General about the cyberattack may choose to submit claims to recover losses or receive a lump sum of $125.
Healthcare facilities face significant challenges in procuring and managing medical imaging equipment. These high-cost, high-stakes purchases, such as MRI and CT scanners, can directly impact patient care and financial sustainability.
Faced with a growing healthcare worker shortage and provider burnout, some North Carolina healthcare leaders have said there is great promise in artificial intelligence systems. The state's healthcare systems have been early adopters of AI tools — overt and invisible — that are shaping the patient and provider experience. Across North Carolina, AI is helping providers predict health risks, communicate with patients and manage administrative tasks.