October hospital performance stable; margins above pandemic levels; volume steady; median Kaufman Hall Operating Margin Index at 1.2%. November National Hospital Flash Report details metrics.

National Hospital Flash Report: November 2023 | Kaufman Hall Kaufmanhall

New York’s Department of Financial Services fined First American Title Insurance Company $1m for inadequate implementation of cybersecurity policies, marking reminder to organizations for practical cybersec policy execution. Issue was noted with EaglePro app, offering unauthorized document access. Triggering review for other firms under cybersecurity regulations like Federal Trade Commission Act, Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

Cyber(in)security: New York Levies Fine for Failure to Implement Written Policies | Insights | Vinson & Elkins LLP Vinson & Elkins LLP

Physicians' early retirements and shifting job perceptions demand smarter technology uses in the US health system. A 2021-2022 AMA survey found 40% of physicians considering leaving their current organization within two years due to a lack of valuation and escalating burnout exacerbated by clerical workload. Experts, including Dr. Tina Shah, push for technological advancements like AI to automate repetitive tasks and reduce clerical burdens. In addition, they propose actions under the "2022 Healthcare Workforce Rescue Package". These tactics aim to create safer workplaces, foster team collaboration, and ensure physicians' dedicated time to practice medicine.

40% of doctors eye exits. What can organizations do to keep them? AMA

UnitedHealth Group employs or affiliates 90,000 U.S. doctors, 10% total, adding 20,000 past year. The major insurer seeks greater control over health care delivery, amid unchecked growth by antitrust agencies.

UnitedHealth Group now employs or is affiliated with 10% of all physicians in the U.S. STAT News