The nursing profession is facing an unprecedented crisis, with burnout reaching critical levels due to a severe shortage of nurses. In 2023, the United States saw a shortfall of about 1.1 million nurses. This dire situation has created a twofold challenge: the pressing need to recruit new nurses while simultaneously ensuring the intake of top talent to bridge workforce gaps and uphold high standards of patient care and safety.
Nurses are increasingly advocating for more manageable
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The High Cost of Healthcare Dysfunction: Misaligned Incentives and Data Chaos
Healthcare has historically been slow to adopt new or innovative technology, even as its inherent complexity frustrates providers and patients and its inefficiencies fuel public distrust. Health systems, plans, and providers are notoriously risk-averse—and understandably so, as a technology malfunction in this sector can have life-threatening consequences.
Yet, there are strong reasons to embrace innovation, not least due to financial imperatives. Recent analysis from PwC suggests that by
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Optimizing MIPS Value Pathways (MVPs) for Oncology Practices in 2025
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) introduced the MIPS Value Pathways (MVPs) as part of its ongoing revisions to the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) program, which was established in 2017 to encourage ongoing and consistent quality, efficiency, and improvement in medical practices. The MVP framework was designed to ease the burden imposed on clinicians and their administrators who participate in the MIPS program. Traditionally, MIPS scores have been calculated based
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HealthTap Lawsuit Alleged VC Manipulation in Startup Valuations
What You Should Know:
- Shareholders of HealthTap, Inc., a once-promising telehealth company, have filed a lawsuit against Mohr Davidow Ventures (MDV) and its affiliates, alleging breaches of fiduciary duty and a scheme to dilute minority shareholders and take over the company at a significantly depressed valuation.
- The lawsuit claims that MDV, as the controlling shareholder of HealthTap, orchestrated a series of actions that intentionally drove down the company's value, creating
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Bridging Healthcare Disparities in Limb Loss Through Data-Driven Strategies
Limb loss and limb difference impact millions of people globally, with over 2.3 million individuals in the United States alone who are affected, a number expected to rise to 3.6 million by 2050. This rise in prevalence presents significant healthcare and economic challenges, necessitating innovative, data-driven solutions to improve patient care, quality of life (QOL) and healthcare equity.
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has taken a leading role in addressing these challenges
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KLAS Report Reveals Biggest Challenges to Achieving Enterprise Clinical Communications
What You Should Know:
- A new KLAS report examines the adoption and performance of clinical communication solutions in acute care settings, highlighting vendor strengths and areas for improvement.
- The KLAS report, “Clinical Communications 2024 Which Vendors Best Support Solution Adoption Enterprise-Wide?” emphasizes the importance of solution breadth, ease of deployment, and ongoing vendor support in driving enterprise-wide adoption.
PerfectServe Leads in Module
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UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson Fatally Shot in Manhattan
What You Should Know:
- Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was tragically shot and killed in Midtown Manhattan on Wednesday morning. The incident occurred outside the New York Hilton Hotel where Thompson was scheduled to attend the annual UnitedHealth Group investor conference.
- Brian Thompson, 50, was named CEO of UnitedHealthcare in April 2021.
Details of the Incident
According to law enforcement sources, Thompson was approaching the hotel when a gunman
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AI Tops ECRI’s Top 10 Health Technology Hazards for 2025
What You Should Know:
- ECRI, a non-profit organization focused on healthcare safety, has released its annual Top 10 Health Technology Hazards report for 2025.
- This year, the report highlights the potential risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, emphasizing the need for careful assessment and management of AI-enabled technologies to ensure patient safety.
AI: A Double-Edged Sword in Healthcare
While AI offers tremendous promise for improving
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Google Launches Health AI Developer Foundations (HAI-DEF) to Accelerate Healthcare AI Development
What You Should Know:
- Google has introduced Health AI Developer Foundations (HAI-DEF), a public resource designed to empower developers in building and implementing AI models for healthcare more efficiently.
- The initiative aims to democratize AI development in the healthcare sector, fostering innovation and improving patient care.
Addressing Challenges in Healthcare AI Development
Developing AI for healthcare presents unique challenges:
Data Requirements: Large,
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Report: Gen Z Leaving Healthcare in Droves Due to Toxic Culture
What You Should Know:
- A new report from Soliant Health reveals a concerning trend: healthcare professionals across all age groups are leaving the industry due to job stress, poor work-life balance, and unhealthy workplace cultures.
- Surprisingly, Gen Z (ages 18-27) is leading the exodus, with over 22% planning to leave their healthcare jobs within the next 1-3 years.
Generational Differences in Departure Drivers
While all generations struggle with workplace challenges,
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