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Temple Health
Coverage of Temple Health in the Nexus archive.
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- More than 80% of resident doctors in Philadelphia region now covered by union contracts
More than 80% of resident doctors in the Philadelphia area are now covered by union contracts after residents at Temple Health, Jefferson Health, and Penn Medicine ratified new agreements. The unions secured key wins including salary increases of around 20%, equal pay for similar work, and protections against assigning nonclinical tasks to resident doctors.
- Temple researchers are building AI-powered health care ‘digital twins’ for people with ALS
Temple researchers are developing AI-powered 'digital twins' to predict ALS progression and treatment outcomes. The project aims to help doctors simulate therapies and provide precise estimates for care needs. Jodi O’Donnell-Ames, a nonprofit founder, highlights the challenges families face in planning for ALS's unpredictable course.