Pharmacists are under more strain than ever due to increasing patient demand and administrative tasks, leading to burnout and staff retention issues. The situation is unsustainable, yet hiring alone can’t solve the problem since interest in pharmacy schools has plummeted. One suggested solution is a shift towards AI, allowing automation of routine tasks and freeing up pharmacists’ time for higher-value services. This could decrease burnout, improve patient engagement, and allow pharmacists to take on a larger role in healthcare management.
Dispersed responsibility, lack of asset inventory is causing gaps in medical device cybersecurity
Witnesses at a House hearing on medical device cybersecurity highlighted the need for better tracking of devices and their vulnerability to cyber threats. They noted
