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Robert Turner, Founding Editor - May 12, 2021

Baptist Health Systems in San Antonio is adopting a new strategy to attract healthcare workers. Upfront bonuses of up to 20K indicate the extent of a staffing issue healthcare faces

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Medika Life - August 29, 2025

BOGALUSA, La. — Less than a mile from a century-old mill that sustained generations in this small town north of New Orleans, 19-year-old Tajdryn...

Does Artificial Intelligence (#AI) Chatbot Outperform Physicians in Patient Experience?

Gil Bashe, Medika Life Editor - May 18, 2023

JAMA Article Draws Fire for Its Research Biases on ChatGPT and Chatbot - But Should We Ignore Its Conclusions Altogether?

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