Microsoft forms health AI governance network
The tech giant is standing up the group with 16 health systems, two healthcare technology companies and zero AI development rivals.
Google launches AI-backed search-and-answer tool for doctors
Vertex AI Search for Healthcare comes as the industry awaits a regulatory structure from the federal government around the use of AI in the industry.
Elevance completes Paragon Health acquisition
The infusion services and drug therapy company will operate under CarelonRx, Elevance’s pharmacy benefit manager.
Small, financially struggling providers at risk from Change cyberattack: Moody’s
Larger providers, however, aren’t immune from cash flow challenges, especially if UnitedHealth Group is unable to restore systems by mid-March.
Trends in telehealth: The future of virtual care
In the wake of the pandemic, Healthcare organizations are evaluating the future of telehealth and working to craft a more deliberate, strategic approach to virtual care.
Providence improves in 2023, but still posts $600M net loss
The nonprofit cut losses compared to 2022 as it implemented a financial recovery strategy, but expenses continued to plague the system.
Community Health Systems to buy drugs from Mark Cuban Cost Plus
CHS is the first national health system to partner with the billionaire’s drug distribution company. Epinephrine and norepinephrine are the first two drugs included in the purchasing deal.
Change systems expected to come back online in mid-March
Insurer UnitedHealthcare said it will also advance payments to providers as the outage stretches into its third week.
Why Cigna is capping cost increases for pricey GLP-1 weight loss drugs
The move — the first of its kind — comes as pharmacy benefit managers continue to try to prove their value to clients, and shows how major players are shoring up to meet sky-high GLP-1 demand.
How healthcare organizations should prepare for generative AI
Michael McCallen, managing director in Deloitte’s Health Care Strategy practice, explains why a governance structure is key to successful adoption of artificial intelligence.