Plus: Mount Sinai finds prompts curb harmful AI

October 12, 2026

1. Flu hospitalizations nearly triple in early start to season: 6 CDC notes Full story

2. Patient safety issues rise amid an aging physician workforce Full story

3. A safer OR begins here. Stryker is committed to helping protect you and your patients from sources of harm like exposure to surgical smoke and fluid waste. Discover our portfolio of products.

4. Illinois system’s 5th CEO in 3 years exits after 2 months Full story

5. The unanswered questions about GLP-1s for addiction care Full story

 

6. More than 500 pharmacy leaders and 150-plus speakers convene in Chicago Nov. 4-6 for Becker’s 3rd Annual Fall CPO Summit — tracks on AI, supply chain, specialty pharmacy, drug policy and leadership. Compare notes with peers — apply here to be a reviewer.

7. Safety prompts cut harmful AI choices in 19 of 20 models: Mount Sinai Full story

8. Fewer than half of hospitals use catheter reminders to prevent CAUTIs: 20-year study Full story

9. Union or not, nurses want the same things: New Hampshire system CNO Full story

10. FDA flags 4 deaths as potential safety signal for schizophrenia drug Full story

 

11. ‘The art and science’ of ED efficiency Full story

12. Cedars-Sinai launches ‘autonomous’ robotic surgery center Full story

13. Inova’s infusion team maintained 152% patient-hour growth with fewer nurses through severe understaffing. See how in this webinar.

14. Penn State Health taps interim chief nursing executive Full story

15. 10 best colleges and universities: WalletHub Full story

16. Some patients are taking insurance denials to the C-suite Full story

Becker’s Learning Opportunities

17. Pathology reimbursement can erode quietly. Learn how to catch losses early during this webinar. Register with one click.

18. Virtua, Baylor Scott & White and UChicago Medicine share how supply chain removes friction from care during this webinar. Register with one click.

19. Only 1 in 4 practices can pinpoint where revenue leaks — find out why here.

20. Becker’s upcoming webinars: predicting drug shortages, AI in patient translation and capital planning. See the sessions here.

 

 

Apply to attend complimentary as a guest reviewer here! Opportunity exclusive to those directly employed by a provider organization.

 
 

 

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