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A bed-free care pathway improves ED efficiency: Study

Becker's Hospital Review, September 22, 2026

Researchers from Mayo Clinic, Harvard University and Oxford University created a decision tree to identify patients who can receive treatment while sitting instead of requiring a bed — reducing length of stay and increasing ED efficiency without adversely affecting outcomes or care quality. 

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New AI Cybersecurity Threat Exploits Coding

Insurance Thought Leadership, September 16, 2026

"Slopsquatting" exploits AI coding hallucinations by planting malicious packages with fictitious names that automated tools may inadvertently import into software.

U.S. tariff threat pause brings little relief for uncertain Sask. businesses

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, August 19, 2026

Sweeping tariff threats from the United States have been put on hold once again, and Saskatchewan businesses are taking a short breath. Nearly $30 billion in Canadian goods were about to be hit by a 50 per cent tariff, but the U.S. government extended the deadline and offered hope of a final deal on the way.

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Artificial Intelligence

AI’s energy impact is still small—but how we handle it is huge

AI’s energy impact is still small—but how we handle it is huge

DJNews, May 21, 2025

With seemingly no limit to the demand for artificial intelligence, everyone in the energy, AI, and climate fields is justifiably worried. Will there be enough clean electricity to power AI and enough water to cool the data centers that support this technology? These are important questions with serious implications for communities, the economy, and the environment. 

Healthcare

Want to reduce the cost of healthcare? Start with our billing practices.

Want to reduce the cost of healthcare? Start with our billing practices.

The Hill, March 11, 2025

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., as the new secretary of Health and Human Services, is the nation’s de facto healthcare czar. He will have influence over numerous highly visible agencies, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Institutes of Health and the Food and Drug Administration, among others. Given that healthcare is something that touches everyone’s life, his footprint of influence will be expansive. 

Supply Chain

US-China 90-day tariff deal brightens trade and economic outlook

US-China 90-day tariff deal brightens trade and economic outlook

Fast Markets, May 13, 2025

The recent US-China agreement to temporarily reduce tariffs is a major step for global trade, with tariffs on US goods entering China dropping from 125% to 10% and on Chinese goods entering the US decreasing from 145% to 30% starting May 14. While this has boosted markets and created optimism, key industries like autos and steel remain affected, leaving businesses waiting for clearer long-term trade policies.

Items to Stock Up on Before Trump's Tariffs Take Effect

Items to Stock Up on Before Trump's Tariffs Take Effect

Newsweek, May 8, 2025

With sweeping new tariffs on Chinese-made products set to take effect this summer, Americans are being urged to prepare for price hikes on everyday goods. President Donald Trump's reinstated trade policies are expected to affect a wide swath of consumer imports, including electronics, furniture, appliances, and baby gear. Retail experts are advising shoppers to act before the tariffs hit and prices rise.

Climate