York, Pa.-based WellSpan Health plans to start a population genomics program to identify disease risk and more individualized treatment plans for patients.
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Ohio medical center to stay open after community outcry
The Chillicothe (Ohio) VA Medical Center will remain open and its services have returned to pre-COVID-19 levels, the Marietta Times reported Dec. 9.
HHS can't force Catholic providers to offer transgender care, court rules
The federal government cannot compel Catholic healthcare providers to perform gender-affirming surgeries under an HHS regulation that bans sex descrimination in healthcare, a U.S. appeals court ruled Dec. 9.
Dr. Claus Jensen named top health IT exec in New York
Claus Jensen, PhD, chief innovation officer of Teladoc Health, was named the top health IT executive at the New York CIO of the Year ORBIE Awards on Dec. 9.
Missouri hospital opens specialty pharmacy
Ozarks Healthcare, a 114-bed hospital based in West Plains, Mo., recently began offering specialty treatments through its pharmacy.
Montana vaccine choice law unconstitutional in health settings, judge rules
A federal judge has ruled that a Montana law that prohibited employers from discriminating against workers based on their vaccination status is unconstitutional in healthcare settings, the Montana Free Press reported Dec. 9.
Interventional cardiology to join National Resident Matching Program
Interventional cardiology will join the National Resident Matching Program in 2025, according to a Dec. 9 report from Medscape.
Temple University Health System appoints new chief medical officer
Carl Sirio, MD, was named chief medical officer at Temple University Health System in Philadelphia. His role is effective Jan. 23.
West Virginia University graduates 1st nurse anesthetists
In 2017, the West Virginia School of Nursing welcomed its first class of doctor of nursing practice nurse anesthetists in Morgantown, and the first 15 students from the program are now celebrating their graduation.
Mass General Brigham to change emails as part of rebrand
Somerville-Mass.-based Mass General Brigham is changing its email domains as part of its multiyear rebranding effort.
