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Colorado clinics forced to close for allegedly practicing without a license

The Colorado Medical Board has ordered two clinics in Colorado Springs to shutter due to allegedly practicing medicine without a license, Fox 21 News reported Nov. 21.

Maryland practice to close 

Family medicine physician Kristen Clark, MD, is closing her practice, Ellicott City, Md.-based Well Being Medical Care, part of Privia Health, Dec. 4. 

Seattle Children's racial discrimination lawsuit trial begins: 7 things to know

A civil trial has commenced to determine whether Seattle Children’s racially discriminated against the former medical director of one of its clinics, The Seattle Times reported Nov. 26.

Cleveland Clinic reverses Q3 operating loss with 1.1% margin

Cleveland Clinic reported an operating income of $43.4 million (1.1% margin) in the third quarter, reversing a $14.9 million operating loss (-0.4% margin) in the same period last year.

Controversial Alzheimer's drug trial halted

Cassava Sciences announced that the phase 3 trial of its Alzheimer’s drug, simufilam, did not meet its primary endpoints. 

Healthcare leaders urge Congress to recognize pharmacists as providers

In a Nov. 25 letter sent to congressional leaders, the Healthcare Leadership Council pressed legislators to restore pandemic-era pharmacist scopes of practice.

Where anesthesiology jobs are declining

From 2019 to 2023, Missouri saw the largest decline in anesthesiologist employment, seeing a 75% decrease in anesthesiology positions, according to an October study from Rivanna.

Sale of 2 Prospect Rhode Island hospitals approved: 7 things to know

Los Angeles-based Prospect Medical Holdings has received approval from Rhode Island Director of Health Jerry Larkin, MD, to sell two of its state hospitals to The Centurion Foundation, an Atlanta-based nonprofit.  

Physician's TikTok over Texas' patient citizenship law spurs warning from governor

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has suggested hospitals may risk losing CMS funding if they fail to comply with an executive order requiring hospitals to inquire about patients’ citizenship status. 

OSU Wexner Medical Center, Siemens Healthineers ink $105M 'value partnership'

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center signed a 10-year deal with Siemens Healthineers to accelerate clinical care breakthroughs.