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  • Home-delivered meals linked to fewer hospitalizations

    A study in the journal Nature Medicine indicates that home-delivered, medically tailored meals can lead to fewer emergency department visits and significant cost savings. The study, which focused on Medicaid recipients with chronic conditions, found that participants who received the meals had 20% fewer ED visits and 31% fewer hospitalizations. The study suggests that expanding meal delivery programs could improve health outcomes and reduce overall care costs. HealthDay News (6/4) Learn More

  • Long COVID likely affects 1 of every 6 infected patients

    A study in JAMA Network Open found that one in six people with a SARS-CoV-2 infection develop long COVID symptoms, with nearly 90% experiencing chronic health issues. The study analyzed data from 457,950 adult patients at 58 hospitals and clinics, identifying 74,560 long COVID cases. The prevalence of long COVID ranged from 13.6% in western Pennsylvania to nearly 23% in southern California. "The figures we uncovered are almost certainly an undercount," said Dr. Hossein Estiri of Mass General Brigham. Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (6/1) Learn More

  • Microsoft, Mayo Clinic team up for AI healthcare model

    Microsoft and the Mayo Clinic are collaborating to develop an AI model trained specifically on medical data to enhance healthcare outcomes. This initiative aims to provide patients with a better understanding of diagnoses and treatment options while supporting healthcare professionals. The model, which will be owned by the Mayo Clinic, is expected to take years to refine for accuracy in high-stakes health questions. Initially available to Mayo Clinic professionals, the project leverages Mayo's clinical expertise and Microsoft's AI capabilities. CNN (6/2) Learn More

  • Private equity hospital deals linked to higher ED mortality

    A study in the Annals of Internal Medicine suggests that private equity acquisition of hospitals correlates with a 13.4% increase in emergency department mortality and a higher rate of patient transfers to other facilities. The study, which compared 49 private equity-acquired hospitals with 293 control facilities, also found significant reductions in salary expenditures for emergency departments and intensive care units. The Hospitalist (6/1) Learn More

  • Healthcare staffing shortages persist, driving new strategies

    The healthcare sector is facing a persistent workforce shortage as demand for care rises, according to Experian Health's 2026 State of Patient Access Survey. Staffing gaps are now directly affecting patient access, with 64% of providers reporting that shortages reduce availability of care. A new model is emerging that divides tasks between humans and AI to meet the challenge. AI handles repetitive tasks, allowing human workers to focus on complex situations that require empathy and judgment. Managed Healthcare Executive (6/3) Learn More

  • AI improves care, efficiency at University Hospitals

    University Hospitals in Cleveland is using AI to enhance patient care and operational efficiency, CEO Dr. Cliff Megerian says. AI helps identify patients overdue for screenings, notifies them and assists with automated scheduling. Ambient documentation tools use AI to record physician-patient conversations and generate summaries, reducing stress on clinicians and improving the patient experience. Megerian says AI also is improving communications and revenue cycle management. "AI has many assets already that it's bringing to the table," Megerian says. Chief Healthcare Executive (6/1) Learn More

  • Noninvasive cardiac mapping system gets FDA clearance

    The FDA has approved ACORYS, a noninvasive cardiac mapping system developed by Gregorio Maranon University General Hospital and the Polytechnic University of Valencia, and brought to market by Corify Care. The system visualizes the heart's electrical activity without catheters. Medscape (6/1) Learn More

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