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Most Patients Have Positive Views About AI in Medicine

Most patients have positive views about the ability of AI to improve care but have concerns about unintended consequences.

Number of People of All Ages in the US Uninsured in 2021

In 2021, 30.0 million people of all ages were uninsured in the United States, representing a small, but not significant, decrease from 2020.

State Affirmative Action Bans Reduce Percentage of Underrepresented US Medical Students

State affirmative action bans are associated with a reduction in the percentage of students from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups at US public medical schools.

Sexual Minority Students Perceive Medical School Less Favorably

Compared with heterosexual students, sexual minority (SM) students have less favorable perceptions of the medical school learning environment.

CDC Director Walensky Announces Sweeping Review of Agency

The director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that the agency would undergo a month-long review of its inner workings.

Major Credit Agencies Will Drop Most Medical Debt From Reports

Most medical debt will be dropped from Americans’ credit reports as of this summer.

Alexa Will Soon Put Users in Touch With Telehealth Doctors

Alexa may soon be able to help patients contact a doctor. The service from Amazon and telemedicine provider Teladoc Health will be available around the clock on Amazon Echo devices.

Clinical Quality Up at Hospitals With Research Publications

Hospitals with research publications have improved mortality and patient experience.

Nurse Work Environment Affects Patient Outcome

Surgical patients in hospitals with good nurse environment less likely to be admitted to ICU, have 30-day mortality

Nursing Groups Concerned Over CDC’s Shortened Quarantine Guidance

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Kristin Della Volpe

Some health care workers who are fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 do not need to quarantine following high-risk exposures.