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Top Story The Hidden Cost of Medicaid Cuts: Why the GOP's Budget Plan Would Be a Disaster for Hospitals House Republicans proposed Medicaid cuts last month that would have disastrous financial consequences for hospitals, especially for those in rural areas. While the plan aims to reduce government spending, healthcare executives are pointing out that these cuts would actually exacerbate the financial instability of the overall U.S. healthcare system — as well worsen health outcomes for millions of people, many of whom are children. Sponsored Unlock The Power of Data To Transform Patient Care Presented by Relatient Learn how technology provides healthcare practices with timely data insights that empowers them to enhance the patient experience and drive revenue growth, ensuring long-term success.  To explore these insights further, sign up here for your free guide. Celebrate 3.14 Pie Day & Discover the Layers of Innovation at INVEST 2025 Event Details: 📅 May 20 & 21, 2025 📍 Willis Tower, Chicago Happy Pi Day!  Today, we celebrate the infinite possibilities of pi and the endless opportunities at INVEST 2025. Like a delicious Chicago-style deep-dish pi(e), our event is layered with innovation, networking, and growth. Register Now

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Adapting to AI in Healthcare: We're No Strangers to Technology Adoption, Exec Says While some may be concerned that AI will take away jobs, some healthcare executives noted on a panel that the technology will just change jobs. Pharma Firms Mallinckrodt and Endo Agree to Merge in $6.7B Cash and Stock Deal Beyond the branded products currently sold by Mallinckrodt and Endo, the companies say the combined business will also have a strong foundation in rare and orphan diseases. Generic medicines will be spun out as a separate company. Beyond Documentation: Building Platform Moats in Healthcare AI Just as Google and Amazon expanded far beyond their initial offerings, successful healthcare AI companies must evolve into comprehensive platforms that address both clinical and operational challenges. Building Trust in Medical Software Development through Certifications How do you know a vendor handles data properly? Fortunately, independently-audited certifications can ease your concerns about a developer's trustworthiness.

Video   AI Gun Detection at Hospitals Three incidents of gun violence at hospitals have made headlines in the past two weeks. Some healthcare providers, including Hackensack Meridian Health and JPS Health Network, have partnered with AI gun detection company ZeroEyes. The company, founded in 2018 by a team of former Navy SEALs, applies its AI software to its customers' existing security camera systems to identify a gun before shots are ever fired.

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