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Ethical Implications Surrounding Use of AI in Healthcare
Summary of article from BioSpectrum, by Arpita Goyal: Algorithmic biases in AI systems, which could perpetuate historical inequalities and affect healthcare quality, need to be addressed…
Cybersecurity Policy – Developments to Watch
Summary of article from FiscalNote, by Nicole D’Angelo: Cybercrime costs are projected to rise from $9.22 trillion in 2024 to $13.82 trillion by 2028, with new…
Wegovy Maker Novo Nordisk Sues Nine Spas, Clinics and Pharmacies Over Copycat Drugs
Summary of article from Reuters, by Patrick Wingrove: Novo Nordisk, a Danish pharmaceutical company, has filed lawsuits against nine more U.S. entities, including medical spas, wellness…
FTC and DOJ Seek Public Help Identifying “Serial Acquisition Strategy” Targets
Summary of article from Seyfarth Shaw LLP, by Brandon Bigelow, Robyn Marsh: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) are expanding their…
Is FTC’s Noncompete Rule a Concerning Development for Physicians?
Summary of article from Medical Economics, by Amanda Hill: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a rule prohibiting noncompete clauses, potentially impacting physicians nationwide. Critics…
As Healthcare AI Advances, How Do We Balance the Benefits With Privacy Concerns?
Summary of article from HackerNoon, by Emmanuel Akin-Ademola: AI advancements are transforming the healthcare industry, with companies like GE Healthcare and Siemens Healthineers developing technologies for…
How AI Is Enhancing Health Care
Summary of article from Dallas Morning News, by James B. Milliken: The University of Texas System is embracing the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare,…
AI, Health Care, and the Realities of Being Human
Summary of article from Undark, by Arjun V.K. Sharma: The “doorknob phenomenon” in medicine refers to patients revealing their most pressing concerns just as the doctor…
Healthcare Ransomware Attacks Lead to Uptick in ED Visits at Nearby Hospitals
Summary of article from Health IT Security, by Jill McKeon: A research letter in JAMA has revealed that ransomware attacks on hospitals not only disrupt the…
Why Physicians Are Ditching Their 9-5
Summary of article from D Magazine, by Will Maddox: A recent survey by AMN Healthcare reveals that nearly half of physicians and advanced practice providers find…