# The Washington Post * **Definition:** The Washington Post is an American daily newspaper headquartered in Washington, D.C., known for its political reporting, investigative journalism, and comprehensive coverage of national and international news. * **Taxonomy:** Key Sources / Local & Regional / The Washington Post ## News * Selected news from the source **The Washington Post**, for healthcare technology leaders * 645 news items are in the system for this source * Posts have been filtered for tech and healthcare-related keywords | Date | Title | Topics | | --- | --- | --- | | 5/1/2025 | [**FAA offers incentives for air traffic controllers in bid to ease shortage - The Washington Post**](https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2025/05/01/duffy-bonuses-air-traffic-controllers/) | [[Training]]; [[Recruiting]]; [[Staffing Challenges]] | | 4/18/2025 | [**Fertility and maternal health programs slashed, alarming experts**](https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/04/19/cdc-cuts-maternal-mortality-fertility/) | [[Health]]; [[Maternal Health]]; [[Care Access]] | | 3/25/2025 | [**This technology is becoming beloved by doctors and patients alike - The Washington Post**](https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/03/25/ambient-ai-health-care-artificial-intelligence/) | [[Artificial Intelligence]]; [[Ambient AI]]; [[Health]] | | 2/27/2025 | [**Musk isn't DOGE's chief. Who is Amy Gleason? - The Washington Post**](https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/02/26/amy-gleason-doge-administrator-musk/) | [[Health]]; [[Medicare]] | | 2/7/2025 | [**Opinion - A sample of the government webpages Trump doesn't want you to see**](https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/interactive/2025/sample-government-webpages-trump-doesnt-want-you-see/) | [[Health Equity]]; [[Sustainability]]; [[Collaboration]] | | 2/7/2025 | [**Opinion - A sample of the government webpages Trump doesn't want you to see**](https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/interactive/2025/sample-government-webpages-trump-doesnt-want-you-see) | [[Health Equity]]; [[Technical Documentation]]; [[Health]] | | 1/22/2025 | [**Alternative medicine fans see RFK Jr. as a hero. The field's skeptics worry.**](https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/01/22/rfk-alternative-medicine-supplements/) | [[Influence]]; [[Wellness Services]]; [[Nutraceuticals]] | | 1/17/2025 | [**America's well-being depends on oral health**](https://www.washingtonpost.com/creativegroup/american-dental-association/americas-well-being-depends-on-oral-health/) | [[Health]]; [[Oral Health]] | | 12/12/2024 | [**Trump sides with dockworkers preparing to strike over automation - Washington Post**](https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/12/12/trump-port-strike-automation/) | [[Contract Negotiation]]; [[Automation]] | | 12/12/2024 | [**Cedar Hill execs are amending deal with physicians for new D.C. hospital**](https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/12/12/cedar-hill-hospital-umc-anacostia/) | [[Gynecology]]; [[Community Health]]; [[Health]] | | 11/18/2024 | [**Financing options help fill the healthcare access gap**](https://www.washingtonpost.com/creativegroup/carecredit/financing-options-help-fill-the-healthcare-access-gap/) | [[Wellness Services]]; [[Healthcare Access]]; [[Health]] | | 11/16/2024 | [**Changes RFK Jr. could make as HHS secretary, from vaccines to raw milk**](https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2024/11/15/rfk-jr-department-health-human-services-changes/) | [[Health]]; [[Vision]]; [[AI for Medical Device]] | | 11/12/2024 | [**Disrupting with generative AI - The Washington Post**](https://www.washingtonpost.com/creativegroup/aws/disrupting-with-generative-ai/) | [[Business Outcomes]]; [[Drug Supply Chain Management]]; [[Generative AI Integration]] | | 11/10/2024 | [**Making outpatient care safer and enabling clinicians to spend more time with patients**](https://www.washingtonpost.com/creativegroup/solventum/making-outpatient-care-safer-and-enabling-clinicians-to-spend-more-time-with-patients/) | [[AI in Healthcare]]; [[Healthcare Legislation]]; [[AI in Drug Development]] | | 10/15/2024 | [**TikTok faces blowback in Congress over child safety revelations - The Washington Post**](https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/10/15/tiktok-faces-blowback-congress-over-child-safety-revelations/) | [[Mental Health]] | | 10/15/2024 | [**The cloud in action**](https://www.washingtonpost.com/creativegroup/deloitte/government-agencies-should-embrace-the-cloud-heres-how-they-can-do-it/) | [[Cloud Solutions]]; [[Healthcare]]; [[Cybersecurity Risks]] | | 10/14/2024 | [**Shannon Najmabadi joins The Post as breaking news reporter on the Business desk**](https://www.washingtonpost.com/pr/2024/10/14/shannon-najmabadi-joins-post-breaking-news-reporter-business-desk/) | [[Supply Chain Disruptions]] | | 10/11/2024 | [**TikTok knew app posed mental health risks for children, lawsuit alleges - Washington Post**](https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/10/11/tiktok-lawsuit-children-addiction-mental-health/) | [[Legal Challenges]]; [[Mental Health]] | | 10/11/2024 | [**The Washington Post at Advertising Week New York 2024**](https://www.washingtonpost.com/pr/2024/10/11/washington-post-advertising-week-new-york-2024/) | [[Consumer Engagement]]; [[Digital Engagement]]; [[Public Health]] | | 9/17/2024 | [**Top medical researchers on keeping our brains healthy as we age**](https://www.washingtonpost.com/podcasts/post-live/keeping-our-brains-healthy-as-we-age/) | [[Neurotology]]; [[Neurosurgery]]; [[Health Disparities]] | | 8/1/2024 | [**Urgent care or ER? With 'one-stop shop,' hospitals offer both under same roof.**](https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2024/08/01/emergency-room-urgent-care-cost/) | [[Private Equity in Healthcare]]; [[Healthcare Providers]]; [[Medical Diagnostics]] | | 8/1/2024 | [**What's behind new combined urgent care-ER facilities - The Washington Post**](https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/08/01/whats-behind-new-combined-urgent-care-er-facilities-some-hospitals/) | [[Private Equity in Healthcare]]; [[Health]]; [[Hospitals]] | | 7/30/2024 | [**When private equity buys a hospital, assets shrink, new research finds**](https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/07/30/hospitals-private-equity-study-/) | [[Private Equity in Healthcare]]; [[Health]]; [[Hospitals]] | | 7/30/2024 | [**Demystifying data: The hidden foundation behind generative AI success**](https://www.washingtonpost.com/creativegroup/aws/demystifying-data-the-hidden-foundation-behind-generative-ai-success/) | [[Generative AI Applications]]; [[Generative AI]]; [[Generative AI Solutions]] | | 7/22/2024 | [**Opinion - Many hospitals are nonprofit in name only, and get away with it - The Washington Post**](https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/07/22/nonprofit-hospital-health-care-industry/) | [[Venture Capital in Healthcare]]; [[Health]]; [[Private Equity in Healthcare]] | ## Recent Stories (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Topics Covered - **Global Disruptions from Software Update**: A defective security software update caused widespread disruptions affecting travel, medical care, and businesses, leading to flight cancellations, hospital closures, and issues at self-checkout terminals. - **Healthcare Innovations**: Dr. Sandeep Wadhwa of Solventum developed a classification system to improve outpatient care and reduce clinician burnout, emphasizing the role of technology in healthcare. - **Political Appointments and Controversies**: President-elect Donald Trump appointed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, facing opposition due to his controversial views on vaccines. - **Healthcare Costs and Financing**: Rising healthcare costs burden Americans, with many lacking savings for medical expenses, leading to increased reliance on financing options like CareCredit. - **Strategic Partnerships in Healthcare**: Broward Health and Nicklaus Children's Health System announced a partnership to enhance pediatric care in Broward County, Florida. - **Medication Adherence Tools**: Poor medication adherence leads to significant health issues, prompting the development of various reminder tools to assist patients. - **Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center Opening**: Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center is set to open in Southeast Washington, D.C., amid concerns about staffing and healthcare access. - **AI in Healthcare**: The integration of AI tools in healthcare aims to improve efficiency but raises concerns about accuracy and biases. - **Cybersecurity Threats**: The FBI warned about Medusa ransomware attacks impacting critical sectors, urging enhanced cybersecurity measures. - **Corporate Layoffs and Trust Issues**: Recent tech industry layoffs have led to a loss of trust among workers, raising concerns about job security. - **Legal Issues Involving Elon Musk**: Ashley St. Clair filed a lawsuit seeking to declare Elon Musk as the father of her child, highlighting issues of paternity and custody. - **Government Agency Changes**: The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is set to close following leadership changes, raising concerns about consumer protection. - **23andMe Bankruptcy**: 23andMe filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, struggling to transition from genetic testing to comprehensive healthcare services. - **Ambient AI Technology**: Ambient AI technology is improving doctor-patient interactions by automating documentation, reducing physician burnout. - **Immigration Enforcement Practices**: Concerns arise over the Biden administration's data collection efforts to identify and remove immigrants from housing and jobs. - **Immigration Data Collection**: The Biden administration is reportedly pushing agencies to collect federal data on immigrants' employment and housing, which is typically protected from dissemination, as part of efforts to remove undocumented individuals from these sectors. - **ICE Detention Case**: Mohsen Mahdawi, a green-card holder for a decade, was detained by ICE during a citizenship interview, raising concerns about the treatment of immigrants in the naturalization process. - **Harvard University Funding Freeze**: Harvard University faces a $2.2 billion funding freeze after rejecting demands from the White House for extensive oversight and changes to its governance and admissions practices. - **Chinese Sellers and Tariffs**: Chinese sellers are struggling to meet U.S. consumer demands due to tariffs imposed by the Biden administration, complicating their efforts to succeed in the American market. - **Diversity and Inclusion in Sports**: Major League Baseball celebrated Jackie Robinson's legacy amidst ongoing discussions about diversity, equity, and inclusion programs being targeted by the White House. ### Organizations Mentioned - **American Federation of Government Employees**: A labor union representing federal government workers. - **Siemens Healthineers**: A healthcare company partnering with Geisinger to enhance medical imaging. - **Solventum**: A healthcare technology company focused on improving patient information management and outcomes. - **Broward Health**: A healthcare system operating multiple hospitals and health centers in Broward County, Florida. - **Nicklaus Children's Health System**: A pediatric healthcare system including a hospital and outpatient care centers in Florida. - **Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center**: A new hospital set to open in Southeast Washington, D.C., aimed at improving local healthcare access. - **Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)**: A U.S. government agency responsible for consumer protection in the financial sector. - **23andMe**: A personal genomics and biotechnology company known for its genetic testing services. - **Biden Administration**: The executive branch of the U.S. government led by President Joe Biden, focusing on various domestic and foreign policies. - **ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement)**: A federal agency under the Department of Homeland Security responsible for enforcing immigration laws and investigating customs violations. - **Harvard University**: An Ivy League university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, known for its academic excellence and significant endowment. - **Major League Baseball (MLB)**: The professional baseball organization in North America, comprising the American League and the National League. - **Department of Defense**: The federal department responsible for coordinating and supervising all agencies and functions of the government related to national security and the military. - **Medicare**: A federal health insurance program for people aged 65 and older, and for some younger people with disabilities. - **University of North Texas Health Science Center**: An academic institution focused on health sciences, including medical education and research. - **ICE**: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, responsible for enforcing immigration laws. - **Nvidia**: A technology company investing in U.S. chip manufacturing. - **Geisinger Medical Center**: A healthcare organization utilizing AI for cancer treatment improvements. - **Congressional Budget Office (CBO)**: A federal agency that provides budget and economic information to Congress.