A ransomware attack has caused some care and IT network disruptions at Staten Island, N.Y.-based Richmond University Medical Center, SILive reported May 11.
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Iowa allows PAs to practice without a supervising physician
Iowa will no longer require that a physician assistant be supervised by a physician to practice medicine.
FDA loosens blood donation rules for gay, bisexual men
The FDA has ended a ban prohibiting gay and bisexual men in monogamous relationships from donating blood.
CMS' new prior authorization final rule: 5 things ASCs need to know
CMS has issued a final rule to help streamline Medicare Advantage and Part D prior authorizations.
IU Health taps nurse leader for VP role
Indiana University Health has selected Melora Ferren, PhD, RN, as vice president of learning and development, the Indianapolis-based system said May 11.
Surgery Partners' 5 highest paid executives
Nashville, Tenn.-based Surgery Partners is a national operator of surgical facilities, with over 127 ASCs and 4,600 physician affiliates in its portfolio. It holds an estimated 2.4 percent of the ASC market share.
AdventHealth names 2 hospital CEOs
Doug Harcombe has been tapped as the new CEO of AdventHealth’s planned Lake Nona facility in Orlando, Fla., according to a May 11 news release.
Jeff Sanders to depart MaineHealth
Jeff Sanders is leaving his role as president of the MaineHealth southern region.
2 cases of highly contagious, drug-resistant pathogen identified in NY
The CDC on May 11 released details about the first two cases of an infection in New York caused by an emerging pathogen known as Trichophyton indotineae.
25 nursing programs get a share of $78M from Department of Labor
Twenty-five organizations across the U.S. will receive a share of $78 million in grant funds that the Department of Labor has set aside to inject more resources and support into nursing programs, according to a May 11 press release.
