Buzzworthy developments of the past few days.

“Until there is a global consensus on how this is regulated, Asian countries—where data privacy is less of a focus—could see a clear contrast with the West in how AI is used.”

The problem of commercial health insurers standing between patients and providers is bad and only getting worse.

The reality star shared her experience Tuesday via Instagram, hoping to inform her 363 million followers about this “lifesaving machine.” 

Fasting before major operations has been common in healthcare for nearly 80 years, but that has started to change since the turn of the century. 

The “first imaging department of its kind” will deliver CT, ultrasound, X-ray, fluoroscopy and ambient MRI, all in one location. 

Using these devices as part of a zero-fluoroscopy workflow, which replaces X-rays with an alternative modality such as ultrasound, limits radiation exposure and the use of burdensome protective equipment.

The American Hospital Association is sounding the alarm over evidently widespread acceptance of 0% operating margins—or even negative margins—as a sort of “new normal” for U.S. hospitals and health systems.