There is a shortage of GLP-1s in the U.S. But experts have differing opinions on whose responsibility it is to be rationing the drugs.

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Here is a selection of recent executive hires, promotions and layoffs occurring across the healthcare industry.

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NYU researchers conducted a study this year in which nearly 400 people were asked to identify whether responses to patient questions were produced by human providers or ChatGPT. Participants had a limited ability to tell the source of the responses apart, so the study authors concluded that the use of LLMs like ChatGPT could be an effective way to streamline healthcare providers’ communication with patients.

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Medications that treat opioid use disorder (OUD) — such as methadone, buprenorphine and extended-release naltrexone — are proven to save lives. However, a new study revealed that less than 15% of Americans with OUD receive these medications. Its lead author laid out three actions the U.S. should prioritize to increase access.

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NYU Langone is advancing xenotransplant research to address the organ shortage for transplants. In the past 30 days, the health system successfully transplanted two genetically engineered pig hearts into deceased humans who donated their bodies to medical research.

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The health system is in pilot mode with Amazon Business, which lets organizations’ procurement offices pinpoint specific products that employees can reorder, according to Crain’s New York Business.

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The field of nursing informatics continues to grow. During a roundtable at HIMSS, three nurses touched on the significance of collaboration in nursing informatics, as well as tips to keep in mind while implementing digital tech.

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The Right to Try debate involving patients’ right to experimental drugs is a thorny topic that will be debated by experts holding opposing viewpoints. The discussion, part of MedCity CONVERGE in Philadelphia, will be live streamed via Facebook Live on Aug. 1.

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