News
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Silent Epidemic: Why CMOs Must Act Now on Malnutrition in Hospitalized Patients
by HealthLeaders Media, April 15, 2026
According to a study published last year by the journal Food Science & Nutrition, mortality from malnutrition has increased by an average of 5.5% annually since 2013. The study also projects that 20% of Americans will be malnourished by 2030.
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Is Patient-Facing AI a Trusted Source of Information for Patients?
by HealthLeaders Media, April 14, 2026
PatientGPT, a new AI tool developed by the health system and K Health, can securely access the patient’s medical history to provide personalized answers for patient questions as well as connect patients with a virtual visit through Hartford HealthCare’s HHC 24/7 platform or an appointment with a primary care provider or specialist.
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Desperate Times Call for Strategic Measures: A Nursing Pipeline Reality Check
by HealthLeaders Media, April 13, 2026
In nursing, the stakes are particularly high, due to record levels of burnout, workplace violence, staffing shortages, and major gaps in education pipelines. In 2026, the country is projected to be short about 8% of registered nurses (RN), which is a gap of about 263,870 RNs.
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3 Tips for Successfully Advancing AI Tools in Clinical Care
by HealthLeaders Media, April 8, 2026
To manage adoption of these AI tools, chief information officers, chief medical information officers, and other senior leaders must make sure their organizations have several mechanisms in place such as AI governance, risk mitigation, and clinician support for new AI solutions.
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New Press Ganey Research Provides Full Picture of Workforce Safety Concerns
by PSQH, April 7, 2026
The State of Healthcare Safety 2026, based on 2025 data from 1.3 million healthcare employees and more than 23 million patients, explores how workforce culture, reporting behaviors, and leadership alignment influence safety performance and care reliability across health systems.
Analysis
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- How to Build Patient Trust in AI
- Combining Precision Medicine and Precisions Diagnostics to Improve Outcomes
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- How Warming Tech from the Automotive World Can Help in Robotic Surgery
- Behind the Scenes of Care: Secure and Efficient Systems in Modern Healthcare Facilities
- Healthcare Leaders Join Together to Craft Standard for AI Safety
- Preparing PAs for AI and Beyond
- Increasing Perspective on ED Boarding and Patient Care
- AI-Enhanced Digital Stethoscopes Help with Early Detection of Heart Disease