Healthcare Knuggets
Sep 20, 2025
Hey there! I have some exciting news to share with you from the healthcare world.
First off, there’s a lot happening in the medical malpractice market. Inflation, both economic and social, has led to an estimated $4 billion in insured losses and expenses over the past decade. Additionally, Mercor is offering MDs/DOs a chance to shape the future of medicine by working alongside leading AI researchers, reviewing AI-generated cases, and ensuring alignment with medical standards while earning $180/hr.
Moving on, healthcare workers in Hawai’i are facing logistical and financial challenges, but the personal and professional rewards make it a fulfilling destination. New Mexico is experiencing a malpractice crisis due to out-of-state lawsuits and lenient legal policies, which is impacting physician retention and patient access to care. Fragmented records and poor tracking are hindering patient outcomes, and the CDC’s restructuring may worsen public health outcomes if health care professionals are excluded from the conversation.
The ACIP meeting discussed recommendations related to pediatric vaccines, with a focus on measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella vaccines. The FDA is cracking down on GLP-1 compounding, and federal workers are speaking out against executive overreach. Medicaid cuts are creating challenges for states, healthcare providers, and patients, especially those with disabilities.
As a healthcare expert, it’s important to stay informed and engaged with these developments. Let’s continue to work together to overcome challenges and improve healthcare outcomes for all.
Stay positive and informed,
Summy
Stay Well!
