Economics

Key Points from the Article: California added 58,100 new jobs in January, the strongest monthly gain since April 2022. Revised employment data shows weaker job trends in 2023 than originally estimated. Job growth was lower in sectors such as information, professional services, transportation, finance/insurance, and leisure/hospitality. Stronger year-over-year performance was seen in educational and health […]

Article Summary: Nurses and AI in Healthcare Sessions at the day-long preconference event focus on nurses’ roles in deploying AI in healthcare. Insights into IT adoption and use are discussed during the sessions. The role of nurse informaticists in driving change is highlighted. Hot Take: Brace yourself – the nurses are not just fighting germs

Key Points: California has the highest poverty rate in the nation despite being an economic powerhouse. The newly launched Economic Policy Center at PPIC aims to address the state’s economic challenges and opportunities. Remote work during the pandemic has caused significant changes in the labor market. The state economy is described as “bifurcated,” with disparities

Abigail Echo-Hawk: Closing the Equity Gap with Indigenous Data Key Points: Abigail Echo-Hawk is a researcher and advocate who utilizes Indigenous data to address health disparities. She works to gather and analyze data that reflects the experiences of Indigenous communities. Echo-Hawk believes that using Indigenous data can help close the equity gap and ensure culturally

SmileDirectClub: A Not-So-Straight Path to Success Key Points: – SmileDirectClub, a popular tele-dentistry company, has announced its shutdown, several months after filing for bankruptcy. – The company, known for its at-home teeth straightening kits, faced several lawsuits and regulatory challenges, which ultimately led to its downfall. – Many customers and employees are left disappointed by