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New research: AI adoption by health systems is outpacing governance, infrastructure and strategy

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PITTSBURGH — Health systems and hospitals are widely adopting AI solutions in administrative and clinical workflows, but there are significant gaps in strategy, validation, testing environments and success measurement, according to a new report from the Center for Connected Medicine at UPMC and KLAS Research. The report examines how health systems are adopting and governing AI and is based on a survey of more than two dozen health system leaders. The research reveals that while AI adoption has accelerated rapidly across the industry, many organizations are still working to establish ...

Squarewood Acres Campground offers experience

The Chamber Connection

There’s a place specializing in camping for those in recreational vehicles, wanting a cabin or going for the tent experience along the bucolic Lycoming Creek. Squarewood Acres Campground at 389 Marsh Hill Road, Trout Run, is operated by Chuck and Marie Mertes. And while the couple has ...

PA Beef Trail has suggestions on tasty dishes

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Founded in 1985, the Pennsylvania Beef Council is a non-profit organization working on behalf of beef farmers and ranchers to promote and educate consumers on the state’s beef infrastructure. The organization does so through a number of programs and initiatives, according to Kylie Lusk, ...

Mel’s Deli & Cafe offers ‘Pennsylvania cooking’

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Mel’s Deli & Cafe has been a mainstay of the area for over two decades, and recently celebrated its 25th anniversary. Originally opened at 45 W. Fourth Street in downtown Williamsport, Mel’s quickly outgrew that location, necessitating a move to Pine Street. “We loved all of our ...

Loyalsock limits use of e-scooters, e-bikes in township

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Loyalsock Township supervisors recently acted to limit the use of e-bikes and e-scooters in the municipality. “To improve safety, the Loyalsock Township Board of Supervisors amended Chapter 150-1 of the code which lists acts that are prohibited on public parks and recreation areas owned by the Loyalsock Township Board of Supervisors,” a news release from the township says. “Action was taken at the Township meeting on July 14, 2026, to approve Ordinance No. 2026-403 which prohibits the use of e-bikes and e-scooters in all Loyalsock Township parks.” Mobility aids like motorized ...