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Artificial Intelligence in Medicine
A look at where we are today
By Chesley Chen, MS, MBA
There’s been a lot of interest recently in artificial intelligence (AI) and rightfully so. The technology has made rapid advancements in the last several years and is already being used to automate tasks and improve workflows. And its ability to use human language can be surprisingly good.
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Reimagining the Hospital Medical Library: Maintaining an under appreciated asset
By Hilton M. Hudson, MD, FACS
The impact of medical librarians is well documented. In one experiment, a group of primary care providers had the opportunity to send clinical questions to a rapid-response medical librarian. They received their replies in an average of 14 minutes, and 86% were described as having a positive impact on care. Two additional studies, both involving medical students or residents, indicated patient length of stay was reduced when clinicians requested medical-library searches related to a patient’s case.
Rural Health
MMB vs. MDs: Patients lose, who wins?
By Christopher Wenner, MD
The State of Minnesota provides health care insurance for its employees and their families via the Minnesota Advantage Health Plan, which is part of the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP). SEGIP offers state employees several other insurance products and all are administered by Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB), though MMB outsources administration for many types of insurance.
Legislation
Minnesota’s Medical Cannabis Program: Meeting patient needs in a changing landscape
By Nick Lehnertz, MD, MPH, MHS and Chris Tholkes, MA
As Minnesota becomes the 23rd state in the country legalizing cannabis for people aged 21 and older, residents are curious about what the future holds for the state’s medical cannabis program, and if the program can be sustained once adult-use retail dispensaries open.
Patient Perspective
ADA Compliance in Transitional Care Facilities: Missing in action
By Joan Willshire
For a person with a disability and many years of extensive experience with most sectors of health care delivery, one of the most scary and fearful thoughts is anticipating going to a transitional care unit (TCU) or rehabilitation center after a stay in the hospital.
