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Thyroid cancer still overdiagnosed: 5 study notes
Thyroid cancer continues to be overdiagnosed, though the survival rate remains unchanged, according to a study published Feb. 5 in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology.
Judge orders federal health agencies to restore websites: 4 notes
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has ordered HHS, the CDC and the FDA to restore webpages that were taken down in early February to comply with President Donald Trump’s executive order on gender ideology.
Trump's policies could curb nurse visas, worsen shortages
In 2024, nurse migration patterns to the U.S. remained high, but how those trends might change in 2025 is unclear, according to a new report.
Medline nets $1B annual contract with Veteran Affairs
Medline has been awarded a vendor contract by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Moody's upgrades Baylor Scott & White Health's rating
Moody’s upgraded Dallas-based Baylor Scott & White Health’s rating to “Aa2” from “Aa3.”
Mass General Brigham, IBM collaborate on new tool
Somerville, Mass.-based Mass General Brigham and IBM have teamed up to develop an AI tool for health systems and community health centers.
How MyMichigan Health fast-tracked its Epic rollout
MyMichigan Health successfully transitioned four newly acquired medical centers to an Epic EHR system in just six months—a process that typically takes a year.
Vandalism delays CommonSpirit hospital construction
A vandalism incident has delayed the completion of the future Trinity Health System hospital in St. Clairsville, Ohio, The Times Leader reported Feb. 11.
1989 rule blocks Missouri hospital from level 3 trauma status
A hospital in Kansas City, Mo., is battling a rule from 1989 that is hindering its ability to become a level 3 trauma center, NBC affiliate KSHB 41 reported Feb. 10.
Metabolic surgery may help treat liver scarring: Cleveland Clinic study
There has never been an effective therapy to reduce major adverse liver outcomes in some patients with severe liver scarring — though a recent Cleveland Clinic-led study shows promise.
