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February 23, 2026

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What healthcare leaders really think about AI

Healthcare leaders are moving past AI experimentation and starting to make clearer bets on where the technology delivers real value — and where it still falls short. Use these resources to understand how executives are planning AI investments, how AI is reshaping partnerships, and where leaders are focusing next across care delivery and operations.

Know | What healthcare leaders really think about AI (parts 1 and 2)
Understand | How AI is transforming health system–life sciences partnerships
Attend on May 12 | Virtual AI Roundtable: Unlocking AI's role in care delivery and operations

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The link between gray hair and cancer

According to a study published in Nature Cell Biology, gray hair may be a sign of the body protecting itself from cellular damage through a process called "seno-differentiation." However, when this process doesn't occur, cell damage can continue to accumulate, potentially leading to cancer. Here's what you need to know.

February 23, 2026

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More women are delaying (or forgoing) prenatal care

An increasing number of pregnant women are delaying prenatal care until later in pregnancy or forgoing it altogether, according to a recent report from CDC, a finding that experts worry could worsen current maternal mortality rates.

February 23, 2026

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How hospitals can build a future-ready workforce amid physician shortages

As physician shortages intensify and burnout strains hospital operations, health systems are reexamining how they staff, support, and engage their clinical workforce. By emphasizing agility, physician-centered culture, and smarter use of technology and temporary staffing, hospitals can strengthen retention, stabilize finances, and prepare for the future of care delivery.

February 23, 2026

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Around the nation: SCOTUS strikes down most of Trump's tariffs

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday ruled 6-3 against President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs, saying that he exceeded his authority when implementing them, in today's bite-sized hospital and health industry news from the District of Columbia, Maryland, and New York.

February 23, 2026

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