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Sep 24, 2023·Kaufman Hall

Hospital financial performance declined in July due to lower volumes, but margins still improved from 2022; the median Kaufman Hall Year-To-Date Operating Margin Index was 1.3% in July. More key metrics in August National Hospital Flash Report.

Sep 24, 2023·LinkedIn

LinkedIn post by Joey Meneses provides tips to retain valued employees contemplating resignation: Encourage honest conversation, make respectful counteroffer addressing their concerns, highlight their value to the organization, explore growth opportunities, assure meaningful changes to workload or conflicts, and appeal to their loyalty to the organization. Accept gracefully if they decide to leave.

Sep 24, 2023·LinkedIn

Threat actor attacked MGM Resorts, gained access through social engineering, escalated privileges, stole data, and encrypted hypervisors. MGM's containment efforts failed. Actor threatened additional attacks and claimed ongoing access. Incident response continued with outside aid. Information aids understanding of attacker techniques for improved security defenses.

Sep 24, 2023·Cedars-Sinai Newsroom

Cedars-Sinai's frontline caregivers and staff conduct 'Idea-Thons' to explore and develop AI healthcare tools.

Sep 24, 2023·Becker's Healthcare

Most healthcare organizations are generally satisfied with health IT vendor's customer service, but 33% still unsatisfied, says KLAS Research. Top influencers of satisfaction include proactive issue ownership (44%), ability to achieve outcomes (26%), upgrade experience quality (25%), communication on development & roadmap (24%), guidance/recommendations (24%), communication about bugs/ issues (23%), staff knowledge/empowerment (23%), system tailorability (20%), actionable reporting/insights accessibility (19%), implementation/training (16%), touchpoints regularity (13%), and integration needs support (11%).

Sep 24, 2023·Healthcare IT News

Challenges such as COVID-19, staffing shortages, inflation hit healthcare systems heavily, 50% US hospitals reported negative margins in 2022. C-suite leaders optimistic due to cost-saving potential of generative AI and automation. Hospital leaders plan AI-Powered initiatives for enhanced workflows, data management, predictive analytics, decision support, etc., in future years. Survey shows excitement among 75% leaders about technological advancements but only 6% healthcare systems have established generative AI strategy. Report lists numerous potential applications for AI but warns against resource and cost constraints, expertise lack, and regulatory, legal considerations. Bain company suggests guiding principles to hospital execs including piloting low-risk applications, deciding on investment methods, funneling cost savings in bigger bets and ensuring AI strategy aligns with overarching company goals.

Sep 24, 2023·Becker's Healthcare

200 nurses to march in LA against AI in healthcare on Aug 29, organized by California Nurses Association and National Nurses United, stressing AI can't replace hands-on care or solve staffing issues. March mirrors Hollywood strikes against AI-produced scripts, with 'Flip the script on AI' signs.

Sep 24, 2023·Becker's Healthcare

Trent Green, with extensive hospital experience, to become new CEO of One Medical, Amazon-owned primary care chain, replacing Amir Dan Rubin. Green has 14-year tenure with Legacy Health and joined One Medical in July 2022. One Medical offers subscription-based concierge primary care, in-person visits, 24/7 telehealth; has over 200 clinics in 29 markets. Green aims to expand Amazon impact to enhance member experience.

Sep 24, 2023·Becker's Hospital Review

Reid Health CEO Craig Kinyon highlights digital divide's impact on low-income households. Notes 19% of Americans don't own a smartphone, with half sub-$30,000 income households having limited computer access and 18 million households without internet. Advocates healthcare sector collaboration with community organizations and policymakers for innovative solutions to address this disparity.