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Mayo Clinic nurses vote to remove union

Nurses at Mayo Clinic Health System in Fairmont, Minn., have voted to remove the Minnesota Nurses Association as their bargaining representative.

Nurse, CNA charged in West Virginia patient's death

West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit has filed felony neglect criminal charges against two employees at Terra Alta, W.Va.-based Hopemont Hospital following the death of a non-verbal patient in January 2024.

California nonprofit buys Central Maine Healthcare

Lewiston-based Central Maine Healthcare will be acquired by Ontario, Calif.-based Prime Healthcare Foundation pending regulatory approval, WMTW reported Jan. 8.

Massachusetts Governor signs new law to close Steward-exploited loopholes

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey signed a bill into law on Jan. 8 aimed at improving transparency in the healthcare industry following bankrupt Dallas-based Steward Health Care’s exit from the state.

Earlier onset of Type 2 diabetes linked to increased dementia risk: Study

A study found a connection between an earlier diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes and a heightened risk of developing dementia, particularly for individuals with obesity. 

Texas physician accused of impairment during procedures, license suspended

A Texas physician had his medical license suspended after he was accused of being impaired during several procedures, The Fresno Bee reported Jan. 8.

Cardiology's biggest opportunity in 2025

Cardiac catheterization labs have been gaining steam as an outpatient venture, as more cardiovascular procedures migrate to the ASC setting. 

Cardiology's biggest opportunity in 2025

Cardiac catheterization labs have been gaining steam as an outpatient venture, as more cardiovascular procedures migrate to the ASC setting. 

FTC makes '1 last plea' for noncompete ban

The Lina Khan-led Federal Trade Commission is making one final attempt to secure a ban on worker noncompete agreements just weeks before President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in, which is expected to usher in new FTC leadership. 

FTC makes '1 last plea' for noncompete ban

The Lina Khan-led Federal Trade Commission is making one final attempt to secure a ban on worker noncompete agreements just weeks before President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in, which is expected to usher in new FTC leadership.