The Joint Commission is partnering with the Coalition for Health AI to scale AI accountability. The project will supply more than 80% of U.S. provider orgs with gameplans, toolkits and overall guidance. 

To maximize returns on AI investments, healthcare organizations should align AI initiatives with core competencies. The effort should focus on optimizing experiences for workforces as well as patients. 

One of the picks for the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, Robert Malone, MD, is known for his outspoken criticism of mRNA vaccines, particularly for COVID-19. Malone believes the technology is unsafe and has been accused by public health officials of spreading medical misinformation. 

A specialized large language model developed specifically for radiology could be key to helping patients better understand their imaging results. 

The PET (positron emission tomography) product is now commercially available through distributors including Cardinal Health, PharmaLogic, Jubilant Radiopharma, and RLS. 

Evoke Health Care Management was accused of disseminating over 68,500 illegal ads that linked to a marketing call center, rather than actual addiction treatment services.

The insurer, Coventry Health, rejects the agency's methodology and has said it will not repay the alleged upcoding overpayments.

Overall, 30-day outcomes were not significantly different for hospitals after being acquired by a private equity firm. However, the study’s authors did identify trends that suggest there may be a drop in the quality of care.