--- title: February 6, 2025 Customer Newsletter description: "Staffing Crisis Costing Millions AI Powered Supplemental Course Info AI Detects Cancer Better Refer a Friend and Save Healthcare is a Bludgeon GLP-1 Drug Ads" image: https://challengercme.com/hubfs/nl%20feb6.png --- [![Med-Challenger-green-logo-1024x244](https://challengercme.com/hubfs/Med-Challenger-green-logo-1024x244.webp) ](https://challengercme.com/) - [SHOP EXAM PREP & CME ](https://challengercme.com/blog/february-6-2025-customer-newsletter-0#) ### [EMERGENCY MEDICINE](https://challengercme.com/emergency-medicine-exam-review-cme-course) [ABEM exam prep](https://challengercme.com/emergency-medicine-exam-review-cme-course), [MyEMCert](https://challengercme.com/emergency-medicine-myemcert-exam-review-course), etc. ### [FAMILY MEDICINE](https://challengercme.com/family-medicine-exam-review-cme-course) [ABFM exam prep](https://challengercme.com/family-medicine-exam-review-cme-course), [ABFM KSA](https://challengercme.com/family-medicine-moc-ksa-course), etc. ### [INTERNAL MEDICINE ABIM exam prep, MOC points, etc.](https://challengercme.com/internal-medicine-exam-review-cme-course) ### [OBGYN ABOG exam prep, CREOG, etc.](https://challengercme.com/obgyn-exam-review-cme-course) ### [PEDIATRICS ABP exam prep, MOCA-PEDS, etc.](https://challengercme.com/pediatric-medicine-exam-review-cme-course) ### [PEDIATRIC EM](https://challengercme.com/pediatric-emergency-medicine-3rd-edition) [ABP/ABEM exam prep Ed.3](https://challengercme.com/pediatric-emergency-medicine-3rd-edition), [Ed.2](https://challengercme.com/pediatric-emergency-medicine-pack2), etc. ### [SPECIAL PURPOSE / SPEX FSMB exam prep, etc.](https://challengercme.com/special-purpose-exam-review-spex-exam-preparation-course) ### [PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT](https://challengercme.com/physician-assistant-exam-review-cme-course) [PANCE / PANRE](https://challengercme.com/physician-assistant-exam-review-cme-course), [CAQ-EM](https://challengercme.com/pa-caq-em-review-course), etc ### [NURSE PRACTITIONER](https://challengercme.com/family-nurse-practitioner-exam-review-cme-course) [FNP](https://challengercme.com/family-nurse-practitioner-exam-review-cme-course), [ENP](https://challengercme.com/emergency-nurse-practitioner-exam-review-cne-course), [AGNP](https://challengercme.com/adult-gerontology-nurse-practitioner-exam-review-cne-course), [PNCB/CPNP](https://challengercme.com/pediatric-nurse-practitioner-exam-review-cne-course), etc. ### [NURSING / NCLEX NCLEX, CNE, etc.](https://challengercme.com/nursing-certification-nclex-exam-review-cne-courses) ### [STATE-REQUIRED CME / CE State CME requirements, etc.](https://challengercme.com/state-required-cme) ### [JOINT COMMISSION CME](https://challengercme.com/stroke-center-ce-review-course) [Stroke](https://challengercme.com/stroke-center-ce-review-course), [Cardiac](https://challengercme.com/cardiac-center-ce-review-course), [Trauma](https://challengercme.com/trauma-center-ce-review-course), [ALS](https://challengercme.com/advanced-life-support-and-resuscitation-center-ce-review-course), etc. ### [PROFESSIONALISM CME Professionalism review with CME](https://challengercme.com/professionalism-review-course) ### [DERMATOLOGY CME Dermatology review with CME](https://challengercme.com/dermatology-review-course) ### [USMLE STEP 2CK / STEP 3 USMLE exam prep, etc.](https://challengercme.com/usmle-certification-exam-review-clerkship-exams-shelf-exam-review) - [INSTITUTIONS ](https://challengercme.com/atlas-pro-inst) - [BLOG ](https://challengercme.com/blog) - [SUPPORT ](https://support.challengercme.com/knowledge) [SIGN IN ](https://fuse.challengercme.com/sign-in?redirectURL=%2Fuserdash) # February 6, 2025 Customer Newsletter Staffing Crisis Costing Millions AI Powered Supplemental Course Info AI Detects Cancer Better Refer a Friend and Save Healthcare is a Bludgeon GLP-1 Drug Ads [ Challenger Corporation ](https://challengercme.com/blog/author/challenger-corporation) Feb 6, 2025 ### < [All Posts](https://challengercme.com/blog) Try Med-Challenger Start a free trial today and save! 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What used to be a simple process is now a big obstacle to patients getting what they need.  These delays come at a steep cost. A recent MGMA study found hospitals lose $6,000 to $15,000 per day for each provider stuck in the credentialing process. Rural facilities face even longer wait times—up to 40% more than urban hospitals. Meanwhile, 60% of hospitals are offering signing bonuses to attract staff, but slow credentialing keeps new hires from getting to work. To speed things up, many hospitals are adopting automated credentialing systems, cutting processing times by up to 80%. The Department of Health and Human Services is also reviewing federal credentialing rules, signaling potential reforms. [Healthcare Staffing Crisis: New Study Shows Credentialing Delays Cost U.S. Hospitals Millions ](https://www.bignewsnetwork.com/news/274885286/healthcare-staffing-crisis-new-study-shows-credentialing-delays-cost-us-hospitals-millions?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8qbfg9rfpsIGbY-LawOXp9NghHeUzmHnP5PWprq70dWpkaO5dOCcc2vPiqpygMeEH85yc0)  | ## ![divider winter2](https://challengercme.com/hs-fs/hubfs/divider%20winter2.webp?width=796&height=56&name=divider%20winter2.webp) [![AI NL Ad-1](https://challengercme.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AI%20NL%20Ad-1.png?width=796&height=995&name=AI%20NL%20Ad-1.png)](https://challengercme.com/med-challenger-free-trial-landing-page?hs_preview=oJoCAROY-139502536597) ## ![divider winter5](https://challengercme.com/hs-fs/hubfs/divider%20winter5.webp?upscale=true&width=1120&height=78&name=divider%20winter5.webp) AI Detects Ovarian Cancer Better Than Human Experts in New Study A new study shows that AI is better at detecting ovarian cancer than human experts. 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Clinical validation is essential to ensure the technology is reliable and safe for real-world medical decisions.  [AI Detects Ovarian Cancer Better Than Human Experts in New Study](https://www.yahoo.com/news/ai-detects-ovarian-cancer-better-194532174.html?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8qbfg9rfpsIGbY-LawOXp9NghHeUzmHnP5PWprq70dWpkaO5dOCcc2vPiqpygMeEH85yc0) ![divider winter4](https://challengercme.com/hs-fs/hubfs/divider%20winter4.webp?upscale=true&upscale=true&width=1120&height=78&name=divider%20winter4.webp) [![Refer a Friend Both Save](https://challengercme.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Refer%20a%20Friend%20Both%20Save.png?width=792&height=664&name=Refer%20a%20Friend%20Both%20Save.png)](https://challengercme.com/referral-program-landing-page) ## [![divider winter 3](https://challengercme.com/hs-fs/hubfs/divider%20winter%203.webp?upscale=true&upscale=true&width=1120&height=78&name=divider%20winter%203.webp)](https://challengercme.com/med-challenger-free-trial-landing-page?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9fStEIRGQhQAKWVjrvYOiCSzuM2UYwuRDKX9BT4S9to4I9g4Svj8pqwingO68SHB24kgHc)When Healthcare is a Bludgeon The U.S. prison healthcare system often prioritizes punishment over care, leaving many prisoners neglected or mistreated. 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