David Carmouche of Walmart Health expresses deep disappointment over the announcement to close Walmart health centers and virtual care services. He praises the dedication of the impacted associates and affirms that their efforts in addressing healthcare accessibility, convenience, and affordability have been crucial. Carmouche assures continued support for patients during the transition to new providers and acknowledges the hard work and resilience of his team, despite the project not achieving its desired outcome. He closes by reflecting on the challenges of retail healthcare and maintaining optimism about the positive impact large retailers can have in this field.

David Carmouche, MD on LinkedIn: Walmart to shutter health centers, virtual care service in latest failed… | 138 comments cnbc.com

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has passed a new rule that prohibits employers from using non-compete agreements with workers, except for a narrower application to top executives. This FTC final rule is part of a broader scrutiny of non-competes which research shows tend to impede market competition, suppress worker earnings, and hinder business innovation. Predictably, the rule has generated significant backlash, particularly from healthcare organizations, leading to lawsuits and contention about the FTC’s authority. With staggered enforcement dates for existing and new agreements, the rule reflects an intent to increase labor market fluidity and decrease healthcare costs, aligning with empirical research promoting economic efficiency and competition. However, its immediate future is clouded by legal challenges and dissenting views from within various industry sectors, especially healthcare, as debates about its broader implications continue to unfold.

Four Implicit Messages to Healthcare in the FTC Non-Compete Rule - Paul Keckley paulkeckley.com

OpenAI is reportedly on the brink of releasing GPT-5, a significant advancement in its series of generative pre-trained transformers, enhancing capabilities in personalized communication, error reduction, and multimedia content handling. Experts anticipate that this model will not only improve AI's language processing abilities but also its application across various fields including commerce, law, and more, by providing more sophisticated interaction and automation capabilities. Concerns, however, loom regarding privacy, the handling of sensitive data, and the potential for increased misinformation if appropriate safeguards aren't established.

Is GPT-5 on the Horizon? Experts Ponder OpenAI’s Next Chatbot Possibilities PYMNTS

Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have discovered that OpenAI's GPT-4 large language model can autonomously exploit real-world security vulnerabilities when provided with CVE advisories. The model successfully exploited 87% of tested one-day vulnerabilities, significantly outperforming other models and open-source vulnerability scanners. Despite the impressive performance, the success rate drastically reduces when access to CVE descriptions is restricted. The study highlights the potential for future models to facilitate even more effective exploits, stressing the need for proactive security measures rather than relying on security through obscurity.

OpenAI's GPT-4 can exploit real vulnerabilities by reading security advisories The Register

David Carmouche of Walmart Health expresses deep disappointment over the announcement to close Walmart health centers and virtual care services. He praises the dedication of the impacted associates and affirms that their efforts in addressing healthcare accessibility, convenience, and affordability have been crucial. Carmouche assures continued support for patients during the transition to new providers and acknowledges the hard work and resilience of his team, despite the project not achieving its desired outcome. He closes by reflecting on the challenges of retail healthcare and maintaining optimism about the positive impact large retailers can have in this field.

David Carmouche, MD on LinkedIn: Walmart to shutter health centers, virtual care service in latest failed… | 138 comments cnbc.com

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has passed a new rule that prohibits employers from using non-compete agreements with workers, except for a narrower application to top executives. This FTC final rule is part of a broader scrutiny of non-competes which research shows tend to impede market competition, suppress worker earnings, and hinder business innovation. Predictably, the rule has generated significant backlash, particularly from healthcare organizations, leading to lawsuits and contention about the FTC’s authority. With staggered enforcement dates for existing and new agreements, the rule reflects an intent to increase labor market fluidity and decrease healthcare costs, aligning with empirical research promoting economic efficiency and competition. However, its immediate future is clouded by legal challenges and dissenting views from within various industry sectors, especially healthcare, as debates about its broader implications continue to unfold.

Four Implicit Messages to Healthcare in the FTC Non-Compete Rule - Paul Keckley paulkeckley.com

OpenAI is reportedly on the brink of releasing GPT-5, a significant advancement in its series of generative pre-trained transformers, enhancing capabilities in personalized communication, error reduction, and multimedia content handling. Experts anticipate that this model will not only improve AI's language processing abilities but also its application across various fields including commerce, law, and more, by providing more sophisticated interaction and automation capabilities. Concerns, however, loom regarding privacy, the handling of sensitive data, and the potential for increased misinformation if appropriate safeguards aren't established.

Is GPT-5 on the Horizon? Experts Ponder OpenAI’s Next Chatbot Possibilities PYMNTS

Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have discovered that OpenAI's GPT-4 large language model can autonomously exploit real-world security vulnerabilities when provided with CVE advisories. The model successfully exploited 87% of tested one-day vulnerabilities, significantly outperforming other models and open-source vulnerability scanners. Despite the impressive performance, the success rate drastically reduces when access to CVE descriptions is restricted. The study highlights the potential for future models to facilitate even more effective exploits, stressing the need for proactive security measures rather than relying on security through obscurity.

OpenAI's GPT-4 can exploit real vulnerabilities by reading security advisories The Register