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Innovative biopsy technique leads to early lung cancer detection and recovery

Twelve years after losing her husband David to lung cancer, Bev Brookshire faced her own health scare. When she began to experience shortness of breath and wheezing, a CT scan at Washington state-based MultiCare revealed a nodule on her lung.
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How Robotic Surgery Helped a 10-Year-Old Dancer Return to the Stage in Record Time

At 10 years old, Kieva has been dancing through life — literally. She is a competitive Irish dancer who reached the Open Championships — the highest level of competition — after just three years of dancing. However, she had a condition that put a stutter in her step.
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Mass General’s Pioneering Proton Therapy Research Advances Cancer Treatment

Physicians at Massachusetts General Hospital, a founding member of Mass General Brigham, have done groundbreaking proton therapy research, studying the best use of this therapy for clinical care.
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Change Healthcare Cyberattack Updates

AHA updates on Change Healthcare, part of Optum and owned by UnitedHealth Group, 2024 cyberattack disrupting health care field.
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Cybersecurity and Hospitals: A Board Perspective

Cybersecurity is an important issue for both the public and private sector. At a time when so many of our activities depend on information systems and technology, it is not surprising that, when we think about our organizations’ vulnerabilities, our information infrastructure must be high on the list.
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Refocusing Clinical Workforce on Moments that Matter

The clinical workforce shortage is one of the most pressing problems in health care. Bold actions now are necessary to mitigate the challenge, and boards have a critical role to play in overseeing change. By giving clinicians the support they need to work with purpose and passion, health systems can build clinical capacity for today — and tomorrow.