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GMA Network
22-07-2025
- Health
- GMA Network
Empowering Women's Health: How Robotic Gynecologic Surgery at St. Luke's Is Changing Lives
The Future of Women's Care Is Here—and It's Robotic Women are often the backbone of families and communities—balancing careers, raising children, and caring for others—often at the expense of their own health. At St. Luke's Medical Center, we believe it's time to shift that narrative and empower women to prioritize their well-being. That's why we're proud to be at the forefront of robotic gynecologic surgery now using da Vinci Robotic Surgery in the Philippines. We offer advanced women's healthcare in Manila, minimally invasive surgical solutions that lead to faster recovery, less pain, and better outcomes. With over 14 years of experience and more than 2,000 successful robotic procedures, St. Luke's is not just advancing surgical care—we're redefining what's possible for women's health. To shed light on this transformative approach, we spoke with some of the best OB-GYN surgeons in the Philippines who are pioneers in the field: Dr. Marie Victoria Cruz-Javier, Dr. Camille Ann Abaya, Dr. Elsie Pascua, and Dr. Elizabeth Joan Esguerra-Ocampo—all of whom are associated with St. Luke's as robotic gynecological surgeons. What Is Robotic Gynecologic Surgery? "Robotic surgery is a form of minimally invasive surgery," explains Dr. Camille Ann Abaya. "At St. Luke's, we use the da Vinci Xi Robotic Surgical System," adds Dr. Elsie Pascua. Further describing its capabilities, Dr. Elizabeth Ocampo elaborates: 'Robotic surgery is an advancement in laparoscopic surgery. The instrumentation provides 7 degrees of freedom: 3 degrees provided by the robotic arms (insertion, pitch, yaw) and 4 degrees from the "wristed" instruments (pitch, yaw, roll, and grip), which improves dexterity and enables the surgeon to manipulate and dissect tissue in a delicate, controlled fashion. Advantages of robotic technology over conventional laparoscopy include the absence of tremors, a 3-dimensional image, superior instrument articulation, downscaling of movements, and comfort for the surgeon." Dr. Abaya also added, "Actually, it is better in a sense because the natural human tremor is eliminated with the robotic arm." Meanwhile, Dr. Marie Victoria Cruz-Javier highlights the benefit of less invasive techniques: "The fact that robotic surgery involves small incisions translates to less pain, faster recovery, and less risk of infections. Try to imagine you have a long incision—of course, the recovery is longer; mobility is impaired, you know, going back to your family, to your work, this will entail a longer recovery time." This innovative technology offers promising clinical outcomes and more benefits, but behind every robotic procedure is a skilled and compassionate expert who merges cutting-edge technology with skills and compassionate care for their patients. Addressing common questions about who's really "doing the surgery," Dr. Pascua makes it clear: "The care for your patient should be primordial—personal, focused, and genuine. That's most important. Robots seem so dense and heartless, but with robotic surgery, the robot or the system is only a tool, only a technology. But, the driver, the one in full control, is the surgeon. So, the robot will not be responsible for operating on itself, but somebody has to do it. So, we are thankful to the system because it can help us do more complex procedures or sometimes procedures impossible to do before." Why Robotic Gynecologic Surgery Is a Game-Changer for Women For women juggling careers, households, and caregiving, robotic-assisted surgery means less time in the hospital—and more time for life. Key benefits include: Less postoperative pain Smaller incisions and minimal scarring Shorter hospital stays—sometimes even same-day discharge Faster return to daily activities Lower risk of infection and complications "Before, open surgery required 5–6 days of hospitalization," Dr. Abaya shares. "Now, with robotic surgery, some patients go home the same day or the next. That's a huge difference—especially for mothers who need to get back on their feet quickly." Conditions Treated with Robotic Gynecologic Surgery At St. Luke's, robotic-assisted procedures are used to treat a wide range of gynecologic conditions, including: Uterine fibroids (myomectomy) Ovarian cysts (cystectomy) Endometriosis Pelvic organ prolapse Robotic Hysterectomy (uterus removal) Lymph node dissection Early-stage gynecologic cancers (excluding ovarian) Why Choose St. Luke's for Robotic Gynecologic Surgery? St. Luke's Medical Center is home to one of the Philippines' longest-running and most advanced programs for robotic gynecologic surgery in the Philippines. We boast of having two da Vinci Xi Robotics Systems, one in the Global City facility and the other in the Quezon City facility, giving more women access wherever they live in the metro. Our center is supported by: A team of OB-GYN robotic surgeons with extensive experience with robotic surgery in the country introduced the technology as early as 2011. Multidisciplinary collaboration with experts from different fields, such as gynecology, urology, colorectal surgery, reproductive medicine and infertility, and oncology Access to advanced technologies such as the da Vinci Xi Robotic Surgical System For over 14 years now, our surgeons have continuously honed their expertise, performing more than 2,000 successful robotic surgeries A holistic, patient-centered approach to care Dr. Ocampo describes what makes the St. Luke's approach so unique: "We are equipped with state-of-the-art technology, and at the same time, we have the knowledge, the experience, the good patient outcomes, and the numbers of surgeries of our experienced doctors in different specialties. In St. Luke's Medical Center, we are a family; we work as a team and don't function alone. We ensure patient safety by asking our brothers and sisters for help. Our multispecialty robotic team will ensure that we provide your needs and comfort to the best of our ability." She adds: St. Luke's is home to all of the proctors for robotic gynecologic surgery in the Philippines, guaranteeing that every patient receives top-notch care. Because Women Deserve Less Downtime—and More Life At St. Luke's Medical Center, we believe women shouldn't have to choose between healing and living their lives. Thanks to robotic-assisted gynecologic surgery, women now have access to more women's health care options. It's more than just convenience—it's about restoring the time, energy, and quality of life that every woman deserves. If you've been diagnosed with a gynecologic condition—or are experiencing symptoms—Dr. Pascua encourages women to explore all available options. "If you have a gynecologic condition, talk to your doctor. See if minimally invasive surgery, specifically robotic surgery, is the right procedure for you." If you're searching for robotic surgery specialists in Metro Manila or top hospitals for robotic surgery in the Philippines, St. Luke's Medical Center is here for you. With compassionate care and cutting-edge technology, you're never alone in facing your health journey. Don't be afraid," says Dr. Camille Ann Abaya. "Come over, explore your options. See one of our robotic surgeon doctors, and they will be able to explain to you what a robotic surgery platform is—particularly in your case. Your Health, Your Choice At St. Luke's Medical Center, we don't just perform robotic gynecologic surgeries—we are a trusted women's health center in the Philippines. With compassionate experts, groundbreaking technology, and a legacy of excellence, we are here to help you heal, thrive, and take back control of your time, body, and future. Book a Consultation Today. 0947 993 0471 | 0939 916 1805 | 0928 520 0239 | 0998 582 2276 productinfo@ This is a paid press release by St. Luke's Medical Center
Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Is Boise a city on the rise? Where it ranks on LinkedIn's hot-spot list
Boise has earned the second spot on LinkedIn's first 'Cities on the Rise' list, underscoring its momentum as one of the nation's quickly growing metro areas. The Cities on the Rise list of 25 mid-sized U.S. metros highlights where hiring is growing, job postings are on the rise and more professionals are choosing to move. The ranking aims to highlight smaller cities offering opportunity and affordability, said Andrew Seaman, LinkedIn's editor at large for jobs & career development. 'We want this list to showcase smaller, maybe more approachable metro areas that are seeing strong growth in hiring,' Seaman told the Idaho Statesman in an interview. LinkedIn's analysis found that more than half of job seekers are willing to move for work, with career opportunities serving as a major driver behind long-distance relocation. The ranking comes after Idaho snagged third place in the U.S. News & World Report annual 'Best States' ranking. That report evaluated states based on 71 metrics across eight categories: health care, education, economy, infrastructure, opportunity, fiscal stability, crime and corrections, and natural environment. The state's placement in several categories, such as fourth in economy and 10th in opportunity, helped secure the capital city second place in LinkedIn's list. LinkedIn's ranking noted Boise's rising tech and infrastructure investment. 'Micron announced that big expansion. … Meta is investing in a data center. So there are a lot of tech investments that we see as driving some of these metrics,' Seaman said. In 2022, Micron was awarded more than $6.1 billion in federal subsidies to help pay for new chip-making plants in Boise and upstate New York, with Boise's share being $1.5 billion through the CHIPS and Science Act. Seaman also pointed toward the capital city's health care sector, led by the St. Luke's and Saint Alphonsus health systems, and Boise State University's role in workforce development as contributing to the city's appeal. Micron, St. Luke's, Saint Alphonsus and Boise State were among Idaho's top 10 businesses in total employees, according to a 2023 Idaho Department of Labor report. Beyond jobs, Boise's location and lifestyle also serve as draws. With over 100 parks just in Boise, the green spaces and recreation opportunities can attract outdoor enthusiasts. 'The location is fantastic for people who like the outdoors. … That's something we're hearing from a lot of people who are starting their careers,' Seaman said. The 25 metros on LinkedIn's 'Cities on the Rise' list Grand Rapids, Michigan Boise Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Albany, New York Milwaukee, Wisconsin Portland, Maine Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Hartford, Connecticut Nashville, Tennessee Omaha, Nebraska Kansas City Wilmington, North Carolina Richmond, Virginia Indianapolis, Indiana Colorado Springs Sacramento, California Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson, South Carolina Austin, Texas Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, North Carolina Portland Fayetteville, Arkansas Reno, Nevada San Antonio, Texas Fort Wayne, Indiana Pensacola, Florida Solve the daily Crossword
Miami Herald
20-06-2025
- Health
- Miami Herald
KLAS Research, St. Luke's Health System, and Ambience Healthcare Unveil Groundbreaking Impact Study on Ambient AI
Independent report confirms Ambience Healthcare's AI platform reduces clinician burnout, enhances patient care, and strengthens financial and compliance outcomes SAN FRANCISCO, CA / ACCESS Newswire / June 20, 2025 / In a newly released report by KLAS Research, St. Luke's Health System has shared the results of its enterprise-wide deployment of Ambience Healthcare's AI platform, which supports clinical documentation and coding. The independent study confirms that deploying Ambience improved both clinician experience and documentation integrity, while delivering accurate billing to offset the cost of the technology and reducing downstream burden for revenue cycle teams. "We started this project to fundamentally improve the patient and clinician experience," said Reid Stephan, Vice President and Chief Information Officer for St. Luke's Health System. "What we found was that deploying this technology didn't just lead to a reduction in documentation time, it also improved documentation accuracy and revenue integrity." By leveraging a platform that bundles ambient documentation with real-time coding at the point of care, health systems generate comprehensive, "coding-aware" charts in a single integrated workflow. This ensures clinicians have a complete view of the patient and receive appropriate credit for the complexity of each encounter. The result: fewer claim denials, a smoother billing process for patients, and reduced reliance on costly post-visit audits. Health systems strengthen compliance, recover missed revenue, and raise the overall standard of care. Key outcomes of the report include: Patient Satisfaction22% increase in clinician / patient face time (Epic User Action Log analysis)Clinician Productivity & Efficiency41% reduction in active documentation time (Epic User Action Log analysis)Clinician Well-Being & Satisfaction36% reduction in daily burnout in pilot cohort of 49 providersClinical Documentation Integrity and Coding AccuracyEnhanced HCC accuracy, enabling more accurate risk adjustment and greater support for clinician effectiveness and resource alignmentGreater E/M coding accuracy, leading to better reimbursement alignment and added value across clinical documentation "The team at St. Luke's brought a clear vision to improve the clinician experience and the discipline to measure impact rigorously," said Mike Ng, Co-Founder and CEO of Ambience Healthcare. "Together, we've shown that ambient AI can deliver real clinical and sustainable financial value at scale, and this report sets a new benchmark for what's possible when technology is deployed with purpose." A Scalable Model for Health System Transformation St. Luke's adopted Ambience with the goal of improving clinician well-being. Financial sustainability was also critical for long-term success. As detailed in this report by KLAS, the gains in documentation efficiency and coding accuracy not only improved daily workflows for clinicians, but also generated enough financial return to offset the cost of the technology. Ambience's unique coding-aware approach played a critical role in achieving sustainability. Unlike solutions that require retrospective chart reviews, Ambience provides real-time documentation that is compliant, substantiated, and aligned with the care provided. This proactive approach enhances both coding accuracy and reimbursement reliability, without increasing administrative burden for clinicians or revenue cycle teams. "Health systems working with Ambience Healthcare consistently report terrific outcomes that are moving the industry forward," said Mac Boyter, Research Director at KLAS Research. "This report translates ambient AI adoption into clear, quantifiable ROI-demonstrating real-world impact on both the clinician experience and the bottom line for health systems." About St. Luke's Health System As an Idaho-based, not-for-profit, community-owned and community-led health system, St. Luke's is dedicated to its mission to improve the health of people in the communities it serves. From its founding in 1902 to today, St. Luke's has long been a leader in quality care and a vital partner in addressing community health needs. About KLAS KLAS is a research and insights firm on a global mission to improve healthcare delivery by amplifying the provider's voice. Working with thousands of healthcare professionals and clinicians, KLAS gathers data and insights on software, services, and medical equipment to deliver timely reports, trends, and statistical overviews. The research directly represents the provider voice and acts as a catalyst for improving vendor performance. Learn more at About Ambience Healthcare Ambience Healthcare is the leading AI platform for clinical documentation, CDI, and coding-built to ensure compliance, eliminate administrative burden, and improve care delivery. Trusted by top health systems across North America, Ambience's platform is live across outpatient, emergency, and inpatient settings, supporting more than 100 specialties with real-time, coding-aware documentation. The platform integrates directly with Epic, Oracle Cerner, athenahealth, and other major EHRs. Founded in 2020 by Mike Ng and Nikhil Buduma, Ambience is headquartered in San Francisco and backed by Andreessen Horowitz, OpenAI Startup Fund, Kleiner Perkins, and other leading investors. Ambience Healthcare Karina StabileAria Marketing for Ambience Healthcarekstabile@ SOURCE: Ambience
Indianapolis Star
20-06-2025
- Health
- Indianapolis Star
KLAS Research, St. Luke's Health System, and Ambience Healthcare Unveil Groundbreaking Impact Study on Ambient AI
Independent report confirms Ambience Healthcare's AI platform reduces clinician burnout, enhances patient care, and strengthens financial and compliance outcomes SAN FRANCISCO, CA / ACCESS Newswire In a newly released report by KLAS Research, St. Luke's Health System has shared the results of its enterprise-wide deployment of Ambience Healthcare's AI platform, which supports clinical documentation and coding. The independent study confirms that deploying Ambience improved both clinician experience and documentation integrity, while delivering accurate billing to offset the cost of the technology and reducing downstream burden for revenue cycle teams. 'We started this project to fundamentally improve the patient and clinician experience,' said Reid Stephan, Vice President and Chief Information Officer for St. Luke's Health System. 'What we found was that deploying this technology didn't just lead to a reduction in documentation time, it also improved documentation accuracy and revenue integrity.' By leveraging a platform that bundles ambient documentation with real-time coding at the point of care, health systems generate comprehensive, ' coding-aware ' charts in a single integrated workflow. This ensures clinicians have a complete view of the patient and receive appropriate credit for the complexity of each encounter. The result: fewer claim denials, a smoother billing process for patients, and reduced reliance on costly post-visit audits. Health systems strengthen compliance, recover missed revenue, and raise the overall standard of care. Key outcomes of the report include: 'The team at St. Luke's brought a clear vision to improve the clinician experience and the discipline to measure impact rigorously,' said Mike Ng, Co-Founder and CEO of Ambience Healthcare. 'Together, we've shown that ambient AI can deliver real clinical and sustainable financial value at scale, and this report sets a new benchmark for what's possible when technology is deployed with purpose.' A Scalable Model for Health System Transformation St. Luke's adopted Ambience with the goal of improving clinician well-being. Financial sustainability was also critical for long-term success. As detailed in this report by KLAS, the gains in documentation efficiency and coding accuracy not only improved daily workflows for clinicians, but also generated enough financial return to offset the cost of the technology. Ambience's unique coding-aware approach played a critical role in achieving sustainability. Unlike solutions that require retrospective chart reviews, Ambience provides real-time documentation that is compliant, substantiated, and aligned with the care provided. This proactive approach enhances both coding accuracy and reimbursement reliability, without increasing administrative burden for clinicians or revenue cycle teams. 'Health systems working with Ambience Healthcare consistently report terrific outcomes that are moving the industry forward,' said Mac Boyter, Research Director at KLAS Research. 'This report translates ambient AI adoption into clear, quantifiable ROI-demonstrating real-world impact on both the clinician experience and the bottom line for health systems.' About St. Luke's Health System As an Idaho-based, not-for-profit, community-owned and community-led health system, St. Luke's is dedicated to its mission to improve the health of people in the communities it serves. From its founding in 1902 to today, St. Luke's has long been a leader in quality care and a vital partner in addressing community health needs. About KLAS KLAS is a research and insights firm on a global mission to improve healthcare delivery by amplifying the provider's voice. Working with thousands of healthcare professionals and clinicians, KLAS gathers data and insights on software, services, and medical equipment to deliver timely reports, trends, and statistical overviews. The research directly represents the provider voice and acts as a catalyst for improving vendor performance. Learn more at About Ambience Healthcare Ambience Healthcare is the leading AI platform for clinical documentation, CDI, and coding-built to ensure compliance, eliminate administrative burden, and improve care delivery. Trusted by top health systems across North America, Ambience's platform is live across outpatient, emergency, and inpatient settings, supporting more than 100 specialties with real-time, coding-aware documentation. The platform integrates directly with Epic, Oracle Cerner, athenahealth, and other major EHRs. Founded in 2020 by Mike Ng and Nikhil Buduma, Ambience is headquartered in San Francisco and backed by Andreessen Horowitz, OpenAI Startup Fund, Kleiner Perkins, and other leading investors. Ambience Healthcare SOURCE: Ambience View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Idaho rethinks LGBTQ rights as laws, symbols, and support face pushback
Stories by Idaho Statesman journalists, with AI summarization This collection of stories examines recent efforts by Idaho lawmakers and officials to restrict LGBTQ rights in public spaces, marriage, sports, education, and community symbols. State legislators advanced a resolution to revoke same-sex marriage rights and praised decisions by Boise State's women's volleyball team to opt out of matches involving transgender athletes. Businesses like Micron and St. Luke's have pulled back public support for diversity, equity and inclusion programs, with St. Luke's employees voicing disappointment over the decision not to fly the Pride flag during Pride Month. Boise officials kept flying the Pride flag at City Hall despite a new law banning non-government flags, and city leaders debated how to navigate the law's lack of penalties. At the Nampa Public Library, a youth club flyer led to public disputes, while statewide book bans faced lawsuits over their impact on LGBTQ content and First Amendment rights. Read the stories below. Boise State has forfeited two volleyball games against San Jose State this season, including one that was scheduled for Thursday. | Published November 19, 2024 | Read Full Story by Shaun Goodwin 'Unfortunately ... there are Republican factions that have infiltrated Idaho who only support constitutional rights if they are in alignment with what they believe.' | Published November 23, 2024 | Read Full Story by Carolyn Komatsoulis 'This is yet another example of the extreme wing of the Republican Party ginning up divisive social issues in order to create problems where none exist,' said Idaho's Democratic leadership. | Published January 7, 2025 | Read Full Story by Ian Max Stevenson Idaho voters should have enough self-respect to punish this abuse of government power at the ballot box. | Opinion | Published February 5, 2025 | Read Full Story by Bryan Clark Boise 'will continue' to fly the Pride flag outside City Hall, a spokesperson said. She did not answer a question about whether the city knew that it was illegal. | Published April 11, 2025 | Read Full Story by Sarah Cutler Idaho companies like Micron and St. Luke's face growing political pressure on diversity-related initiatives. | Published June 2, 2025 | Read Full Story by Angela Palermo We don't approach this viewpoint from a political or personal value system. We approach it from the lens through which we healthcare workers view every patient encounter... | Opinion | Published June 2, 2025 | Read Full Story by Undersigned St. Luke's employees The Trump administration has been rolling back diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. | Published May 31, 2025 | Read Full Story by Carolyn Komatsoulis Laws like this one can be problematic, a lawyer said. | Published June 5, 2025 | Read Full Story by Carolyn Komatsoulis The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.
