Nurses Express Concern Over Absence of AI Regulations in Hospitals

TL/DR - Artificial intelligence (AI) has been used for years in healthcare settings, even before becoming publicly familiar, according to Judy Schmidt, CEO of the New Jersey State Nurses Association. AI can improve healthcare by automating administrative work, offering virtual nursing assistance, and predicting patient outcomes. However, the…

Biden Urges Expansion of IRA’s Drug Price Negotiation Program

TL/DR - The Biden administration has proposed an expansion to the Inflation Reduction Act's Drug Price Negotiation Program to increase the number of drugs the program can negotiate prices for from 20 to 50 annually. This expansion includes an increase in rebates that pharmaceutical manufacturers must pay if their drug price hikes outpace…

Boost Climate Action by Showing Real-Life Benefits – POLITICO

TL/DR - A Climate Reality Barometer survey found that Generation Z, or "Generation COP," is more concerned about inflation than climate change. In order to build a political mandate for climate action, advocates need to demonstrate the tangible benefits of decarbonizing buildings and cities, particularly to low-income, marginalized communities,…

No Labels third-party group plans 2024 campaign, AP sources

TL/DR - The third-party presidential movement, No Labels, is planning to field a candidate in the upcoming November election. Delegates of the group are expected to vote in favor of launching a presidential campaign, although high-profile contenders have decided not to run. The group plans to present a "unity ticket" to appeal to voters unhappy…