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Indiana State PA program submits plan to end probation

Terre Haute-based Indiana State University’s physician assistant program has submitted a plan to an accreditation commission to end its probation and resume enrolling students, NBC affiliate WAWV reported Feb. 7.

CDC releases syphilis testing recommendations

Amid a yearslong increase in syphilis cases, the CDC published new recommendations for syphilis testing in labs Feb. 8. 

Why the Orlando area is a hotbed for freestanding ERs

There are 11 freestanding emergency rooms projects in the works in the Orlando, Fla., area, the Orlando Business Journal reported Feb. 7. 

HHS to pharmacies: Ensure patients aren't overcharged for Paxlovid

In a Feb. 5 meeting with retail pharmacy CEOs, HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra stressed that patients should not be paying the full list price or high copays for Pfizer’s Paxlovid drug. 

HCA employee emergency fund surpasses $100M in grants

Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare’s charity program that provides emergency funds to employees facing hardships has surpassed $100 million in grants awarded since its founding in 2005.

The fates of 2 NYU Langone physicians suspended for social media posts

New York City-based NYU Langone Health suspended two physicians last year for social media comments about the Israel-Hamas war. Since then, their career paths have gone in two vastly different directions, The New York Times reported.

Atrium Health to pay $1.5M for naming rights

Macon, Ga.-based Atrium Health Navicent is investing $1.5 million for the naming rights to a new outdoor concert venue.

Ascension nurses in Illinois begin strike

Nurses at Ascension Saint Joseph-Joliet (Ill.), who are members of the Illinois Nurses Association, began a four-day strike Feb. 8, marking their third strike in the last year.

Maryland hospital names chief nursing officer

UPMC Western Maryland in Cumberland has named Christine Lechliter, BSN, chief nursing officer and vice president of patient care services. 

Kansas hospital seeks 1% sales tax spike to tackle financial struggles

Norton (Kan.) County Hospital leaders are seeking a 1% county sales tax increase for the 25-bed critical access hospital and the Norton Medical Clinic in a recent letter addressed to the Norton Area Chamber of Commerce.