Here are this week’s top five most-clicked stories from MHA’s News Roundup newsletter.
Frederick Health Using AI to Detect Seizures in Critically Ill Patients
The Frederick News-Post, by Joseph DeBell
Frederick Health Hospital has begun using an artificial intelligence-powered system that can identify dangerous seizures in critically ill patients within minutes, rather than hours. Hospital officials say the technology allows doctors to begin treatment sooner and may help prevent permanent brain damage.
What’s Top of Mind? 60 Healthcare Leaders Share Their No. 1 Priority for H2 2026
Becker’s Hospital Review, by Mariah Muhammad
Healthcare leaders across the country told Becker’s that their top priorities for the second half of 2026 include strengthening financial sustainability, expanding access to care, investing in workforce development, improving operational efficiency, and thoughtfully adopting new technologies such as AI. Kathy McCollum, president of University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center, highlighted the importance of maintaining operational excellence while continuing to invest in the workforce and delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to meet the evolving needs of the community.
Baltimore Hospital Opens $95M Cancer Center
Baltimore Business Journal, by Matt Hooke
Sinai Hospital celebrated the opening of its new $95 million Mandy and Dennis Weinman Cancer Building, bringing outpatient cancer services together in one location. The 125,000-square-foot facility will provide chemotherapy, mental health support, and other comprehensive services for the approximately 30,000 adult and pediatric cancer patients treated by LifeBridge Health each year.
Healthcare Burnout Looks Different Now — 5 Leaders Explain What’s Driving It
Becker’s Hospital Review, by Paige Twenter
Years after the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare workforce burnout remains a significant challenge as clinicians continue to face heavy patient demand and evolving workplace pressures. Dr. David Marcozzi, chief clinical officer at the University of Maryland Medical Center, said many healthcare workers never had the opportunity to recover before returning to full workloads, and while AI has eased some administrative tasks, burnout continues to affect the workforce in new ways.
UM Charles Regional Uses Grant to Help Patients Manage Chronic Conditions
The Southern Maryland Chronicle, by David M. Higgins II
The University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center has received a $60,000 grant from the Wills Group to continue its Food Is Medicine Program, which provides medically tailored meals to patients managing chronic health conditions. The one-time award will support operations through 2026 and reflects growing recognition that nutrition plays a central role in health outcomes.
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