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Death in gene-editing study from virus used in delivery, not CRISPR: Researchers

After an unexpected fatality in a gene-editing study for an investigative Duchenne muscular dystrophy therapy, researchers attributed the death to a virus used in delivering the drug instead of CRISPR, according to a preprint published May 30 in MedRxi…

Arkansas law allows physician assistants to be rendering providers for Medicaid

Arkansas has recently passed a law that would let physician assistants enroll as a rendering provider through Medicaid, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences reported May 31. 

Physician gets prison for selling herbicide as weight loss drug

A retired New Jersey physician was sentenced to nearly three years in federal prison over his industrial-grade herbicide pill he advertised as a weight loss drug, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported May 31.

Physician pushes for trial in wrongful termination suit against PeaceHealth

A physician who is suing Vancouver, Wash.-based PeaceHealth for wrongful termination wants to take his claims to trial rather than accept a potential $2 million settlement, the Cascadia Daily News reported May 31.

3 wounded in shooting at Temple University Hospital: Police

Three people were shot outside Philadelphia-based Temple University Hospital’s emergency room June 1, ABC affiliate WPVI reported.

Kootenai Health can improve operating income by about $50M, consultants say

Coeur d’Alene, Idaho-based Kootenai Health could make approximately $45 million in revenue-enhancing initiatives linked to expense reduction and improved efficiencies, according to recent consultant reports.

Amazon's RxPass expands to 44 states

Amazon’s RxPass subscription medication service is now available in 44 states after expanding to Pennsylvania, WTAJ reported May 31.

5 healthcare leaders named among America's richest self-made women

On June 1, Forbes released its list of America’s richest self-made women for 2023, which includes five women who made their wealth in the health and healthcare space. 

Minnesota physicians recommend ways to mitigate ED boarding crisis

After COVID-19 exacerbated instances of patient boarding in Minnesota emergency departments — that some say reached “unprecedented levels” — the Minnesota Medical Association and the state chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians have ou…

OcuTerra taps new CFO

OcuTerra, a clinical stage ophthalmology pharmaceutical company, has named Bill Steinkrauss as its new CFO.