Did you hear the healthcare workforce took a significant hit? We lost over 145,000 providers in just two years. Staffing shortages are real, and they're reshaping how hospitals manage care.

And then, there's this wild trend in hernia surgeries. Surgeons have been swiping techniques from social media – can you believe that? It's like DIY gone medical. Unfortunately, it’s leading to some not-so-great outcomes for patients. Shows the flip side of tech in healthcare, doesn't it?

Speaking of tech, President Biden just rolled out an executive order for AI — that's artificial intelligence, you know. It’s about making AI in healthcare safer and more trustworthy. We're talking big moves to regulate how AI is used to make sure it’s done right and doesn’t add bias or risk. Pretty timely, considering all the tech advancements we're seeing.

At the HLTH 2023 conference, it was all about AI — hope, hype, and the data that fuels it. And women's health got the spotlight it deserves. About time, right?

Now, for something a bit more down-to-earth: medical debts. They've been a thorn in many a side, but now they're being removed from credit reports. Imagine that — a financial do-over for many folks.

And to top it off, Medicare's got a new rule book for 2024. Outpatient and ambulatory surgical center payments are getting a makeover. It's like Medicare is putting on a new pair of glasses to look at the bills more clearly.

So, that's the scoop in healthcare. Some ups, downs, and some exciting loops with tech and policy changes!