Prostate cancer incidence climbs: What to know

Following almost a decade of decline, prostate cancer incidence in the U.S. increased 3.0% per year between 2014 through 2021, according to a report published Sept. 2 in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians. Incidence of advanced-stage prostate cancer at diagnosis had the highest rate of increase at about 4.7%…

Keck Medicine of USC names interim CFO

Los Angeles-based Keck Medicine of USC has named John Mordach interim CFO, according to an Aug. 31 LinkedIn post. In mid-June, Chris Allen left his role as CFO of Keck Medicine of USC to serve as executive vice president and health system CFO for UChicago Medicine. Prior to his new…

The state where all hospitals have perfect health equity scores

Delaware is the only state where 100% of its hospitals scored perfectly on health equity measures, according to CMS data. The agency used hospital commitment to health equity data, such as social determinants of health data, race, ethnicity, language, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation and disability status to determine access…

Healthcare resources at stake as government shutdown looms: 4 things to know

With a government shutdown looming at the end of September, hospital executives face a familiar but urgent question: What will happen to critical healthcare programs if Congress fails to act? As lawmakers return to Washington, D.C., from summer recess, the path to a funding agreement remains uncertain and is clouded…

Cyberattack hits University of Iowa Health Care subsidiary

University of Iowa Community HomeCare, a home infusion and medical equipment provider affiliated with Iowa City-based University of Iowa Health Care, notified patients of a data security breach that occurred in July. In a public notice, the organization said an unauthorized individual gained access to its computer system on July…

Stroke care may shift with Mount Sinai AI model

New York City-based Mount Sinai Health System has developed an artificial intelligence model that helps determine which atrial fibrillation patients benefit from blood thinners to prevent stroke. The model was trained on EHRs from 1.8 million patients across 21 million visits, 82 million notes and 1.2 billion data points, according…

CVS, Walgreens scale back COVID-19 vaccine availability

CVS and Walgreens are set to require a prescription or not offer COVID-19 vaccines in certain states, in a move to follow guidelines that call for approvals from the CDC, CBS News reported Aug. 29. CVS told the news outlet the chain is not allowed to vaccinate individuals even with…

Mayo Clinic AI model predicts ALS

Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic researchers have developed an artificial intelligence model that can predict amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and anticipate patient survival using data from F-wave nerve conduction studies. The model was trained on F-wave responses from 46,802 patients, including 5,329 with motor neuron disease in the training set, according to…

Cleveland Clinic, IBM open next phase of quantum health innovation program

Cleveland Clinic is opening applications for the second round of its Quantum Innovation Catalyzer Program, an initiative designed to help startups test how quantum computing could be used in healthcare and life sciences. Here are five things to know about the program: Launched in 2023, the program offers selected early-…

AMA split on RFK Jr.

The American Medical Association is weighing whether to work with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., or oppose policies that threaten public health, Politico reported Aug. 30. Since Mr. Kennedy was confirmed to lead HHS in February, he has fired and replaced all members of the Advisory Committee for Immunization…

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