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Massachusetts physician arrested for assaulting police officer, involvement in Capitol riot

Jacquelyn Starer, MD, of Ashland, Mass., was arrested on felony charges for her involvement during the Jan. 6 breach of the U.S. Capitol, including assaulting law enforcement, ABC affiliate WCVB reported Dec. 20. 

Researchers find possible genetic cause for MIS-C

A new study suggests there may be an underlying genetic cause for why some children develop a rare but serious inflammatory condition known as multisystem inflammatory syndrome, or MIS-C, after a COVID-19 infection. 

Virginia hospitals rebrand, move to Epic EHR after acquisition by UVA Health

A group of Virginia hospitals rebranded and transitioned to an Epic EHR after their recent acquisition by Charlottesville, Va.-based UVA Health.

Investment partners plan $58M medical center in rural North Dakota

Stroudwater Associates and Greater Commercial Lending secured a $58 million investment to build a multispecialty medical center in Cando, N.D.

Health agencies with biggest budget gains in the $1.7 trillion spending bill

Lawmakers rolled out a roughly $1.7 trillion year-end spending bill Dec. 20, with funds earmarked for health agencies and some new investments that intersect with the work of hospitals and health systems. 

2 women sue Colorado hospital over alleged sexual assault while unconscious

Two women who police say were sexually assaulted by a nurse and filmed while unconscious in the intensive care unit are suing the Colorado hospital where the alleged incidents took place, the Denver Post reported Dec. 21.

Lifepoint, Dignity open new Arizona rehab hospital

San Francisco-based Dignity Health and Lifepoint Rehabilitation, a business unit of Brentwood, Tenn.-based Lifepoint Health, are opening Dignity East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital, a 40-bed rehabilitation hospital in Gilbert, Ariz.

Mississippi health center transitions to eClinicalWorks for EHR

Laurel, Miss.-based Family Health Center has selected eClinicalWorks as its EHR vendor.

8 recent hospital lawsuits, settlements

From fired MetroHealth CEO filing a second lawsuit against the system to three California hospitals paying $22.5 million to settle billing fraud allegations, here are eight recent legal actions involving hospitals that Becker’s has reported since Dec. …

3 providers choosing Conifer for RCM services

Here are three providers that chose Conifer Health Solutions for revenue cycle management services this year: