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Payrolls continue to grow while year-over-year wage growth has declined from recent peaks, the ratings agency finds.

<p>Two-thirds of telehealth is being used for mental health interactions, says Steve Ullman, director at the Center for Health Management and Policy at the University of Miami.<br />  </p>

The combined systems would create a 30-hospital network with a reported $14 billion in revenue.

A merger between competitors that increases concentration and consolidates a market may substantially lessen competition, agencies say.

Health officials are asking patients to avoid using emergency rooms for nonemergency purposes as admissions soar.

<p>ChatGPT was an inflection point for AI to scale up, which is both concerning and promising, says Robert Havasy, senior director of the Personal Connected Health Alliance at HIMSS, while sharing insights from the HIMSS AI in Healthcare Forum this month.<br />  </p>

Kroger Health has partnered with Better Health Group to offer value-based primary care to seniors.

<p>The American Medical Association recently released principles for AI development and deployment as a way to engage with Congress, says AMA President Dr. Jesse Ehrenfeld, speaking during the HIMSS AI in Healthcare Forum.<br />  </p>

<p>Artificial intelligence gives the capacity for larger cohorts, as well as more attributes and decision points around patients, says Updesh Dosanjh, practice leader, Technology Solutions for IQVIA.<br />  </p>

Some 28 provider, payer organizations have made a voluntary commitment to move towards the safe, secure and trustworthy purchasing and use of AI.