A number of Delaware courts have recently refused to modify “overbroad” noncompete agreements, opting to strike them entirely, according to a Jan. 13 viewpoint published by Christina Solomon of the law firm Foley & Lardner in The National Law Revie…
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To build trust in AI, involve nurses early, leaders say
As AI-powered platforms enter healthcare, industry leaders told Becker’s that involving nurses early in AI implementation discussions can help alleviate concerns and build trust.
Memorial Sloan Kettering names breast imaging chief
New York City-based Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center has appointed Kimberly Feigin, MD, to serve as chief of the breast imaging service within the radiology department.
President Biden signs AI order: 6 things to know
On Jan. 13, President Joe Biden signed an executive order to accelerate the development of AI infrastructure in the U.S.
Louisiana dedicates $15M to train healthcare workers
The Louisiana Department of Health has dedicated $15 million through the Healthcare Employment Reinvestment Opportunity Fund to match grants to hospitals, health systems, universities, technical colleges and other organizations to expand state healthca…
Essentia Health workers' strike enters 2nd month
Duluth, Minn.-based Essentia Health and SEIU Healthcare Minnesota & Iowa will reconvene negotiations Jan. 22-23 as employees continue an open-ended strike that began Dec. 9.
Texas physician pleads guilty to kickback conspiracy
Tajul Chowdhury, MD, a physician in Edinburg, Texas, and his son pleaded guilty to receiving kickbacks in exchange for referring prescriptions to local pharmacies.
UMH-Sparrow workers reach deal, cancel strike: 3 updates
Members of the Michigan Nurses Association have reached a tentative agreement with Lansing-based University of Michigan Health-Sparrow, canceling a five-day strike that had been set to begin Jan. 20.
The new federal law regulating physician practices: 10 things to know
A recent series of court rulings have halted enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act, enacted in 2021 with certain regulations affecting physician practices set to go into effect Jan. 1, according to a Jan. 13 article from the American Medical As…
Harvard study urges regulatory reform amid physician strikes: 4 notes
Harvard University researchers are calling for urgent regulatory reform to address the increasing number of physician strikes in the U.S.
