Primary care is facing a staffing crisis, and to many providers, the solution is to free up time by finding ways to automate triage, diagnosis, prescribing, clinical notes, and more. A startup called Altitude is taking a different approach: It wants to use artificial intelligence to supercharge nurse practitioners, a growing workforce that is taking more responsibility for care. The company on Tuesday announced that it's raised $5.4 million for its technology, which aims to improve the skills of these clinicians so they are better equipped to handle a wider spectrum of patients.
In a social media landscape shaped by hashtags, algorithms, and viral posts, nurse leaders must decide: Will they let the narrative spiral, or can they adapt and join the conversation?
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