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AI can flag cognitive decline nearly on par with humans (Fierce Healthcare, Jan 15)

Why it matters: AI's near-human accuracy in detecting cognitive decline from notes offers a scalable early-intervention tool, reshaping provider workflows and resource allocation for aging populations.

Former AMA president: Without overhaul, U.S. health care system will implode (STAT News, Jan 19)

Why it matters: Jesse Ehrenfeld (now at Aidoc) warns of systemic collapse absent major fixes, spotlighting AI as a partial lifeline—pushing leaders to accelerate AI governance and workforce retooling before margins and burnout hit critical.

Bariatric surgery beats GLP-1s for type 2 diabetes across income levels, study says (STAT News, Jan 19)

Why it matters: Head-to-head evidence favoring durable surgical outcomes over drugs challenges GLP-1 dominance—could shift payer/employer coverage policies toward procedures, impacting obesity chronic-care budgets and provider procedure volumes.

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