SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers will vote Friday on a budget proposal to freeze enrollment in a state-funded health care program for immigrants without legal status to help close a $12 billion deficit. Their plan is a scaled-back version of a proposal Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom introduced in May. California, with the largest state…
Under mounting pressure from the Trump administration, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles will shutter its longstanding healthcare program for trans children and young adults this summer, according to emails reviewed by The Times. The Center for Transyouth Health and Development began telling its nearly 3,000 patient families of the closure on Thursday, saying there was “no…
Mayo Clinic in Florida is exploring the potential for ambient clinical intelligence to enable a more proactive approach to care delivery, and potentially reduce hospitalizations and severity of illness and improve patient quality of life. WHY IT MATTERS Clearwater, Florida-based hellocare.ai, which develops ambient documentation, digital whiteboards, patient engagement tools and hospital-at-home services, announced the new…
WASHINGTON — The family of a 4-year-old Bakersfield girl with a rare medical condition has been granted humanitarian protection from deportation, allowing her to continue receiving lifesaving treatment in the United States. The plight of the girl, whom The Times has identified by her initials, S.G.V., drew public outrage and galvanized dozens of lawmakers to advocate on…
The global AI healthcare market, valued at USD 29.01 billion in 2024, is projected to reach USD 504.17 billion by 2032. In Europe alone, the market is expected to grow from USD 7.92 billion in 2024 to USD 143.02 billion by 2033, with an incredible 38% annual growth rate. The growing adoption underscores AI’s significant…
The state of Illinois is launching a digital maternal health pilot project, offered in collaboration with Drive Health and Google, that seeks to give 56,000 participants in rural Cook County access to an artificial intelligence agent that can provide real-time maternal health advice – helping manage care plan adherence, order genetic screening tests, book vaccination…
For Seattle Children’s Hospital, a big clinical hurdle revolved around efficiently accessing and applying the ever-expanding universe of evidence-based information in a timely and contextually relevant manner. While the hospital has always prioritized delivering the most up-to-date care, the sheer volume and rapid evolution of medical knowledge presented a significant challenge. THE CHALLENGE “Our dedicated…
While there are many similarities between the use of artificial intelligence in adult care and pediatrics, there are also some unique and important considerations for the latter, due to the complexity of health issues in childhood and adolescent care. These include understanding the intricacies of patient-provider relationships – including the relationships with parents and caregivers…
The Trump Administration has added to the confusion surrounding the U.S.’s shifting patchwork of abortion laws by rescinding Biden-era guidance that directed hospitals to provide abortions in emergency situations, even in states where abortion is restricted. The decision, announced on Tuesday, does not change the federal law that was at the heart of the Biden…