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Texas physician prescribing drugs in another state ordered to stop

Allen, Texas-based physician Frank Byoung Lee, MD, who wrote prescriptions to Alabama patients during telehealth appointments after being informed that he didn’t have a valid license to practice in the state, has been ordered to stop, al.com reported O…

No funds for Oklahoma Children’s if gender-affirming care continues, governor decides

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signed legislation Oct. 4 to immediately tie funding for Oklahoma Children’s Hospital at OU Health to its halting of gender-affirming care for minors.

Hospital floors, employees’ shoes may be ‘underappreciated source’ of MRSA spread: study

Hospital floors and shoes could be an overlooked source for dissemination of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and other healthcare-associated pathogens, according to a study performed at a VA hospital in Ohio. 

Kirby Medical Center picks Augmedix for automated medical documentation

Monticello, Ill.-based Kirby Medical Center has selected Augmedix for its automated medical documentation.

14 states with more than 900 optometrists

California has the most optometrists of any state, according to the most recent data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. 

14 states with more than 900 optometrists

California has the most optometrists of any state, according to the most recent data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. 

Visibly appoints former CVS Health leader as new chief medical officer

Visibly, developer of the first FDA-approved online visual acuity test, has appointed Taylor Tedder, MD, as its chief medical officer. 

Ardent Health names 2 executives

Carlene Callis was named chief system integration and growth officer and Ben Jacobs was chief strategy and development officer of Nashville, Tenn.-based Ardent Health Services. 

‘We’re playing with fire’: Lawmaker urges action on fight against superbugs

Lawmakers may miss a crucial window to pass legislation to address the proliferation of drug-resistant infections, also known as superbugs, Politico reported Oct. 2.

Texas ASC reopens after anesthesiologist’s arrest in tainted IV bag case

Baylor Scott & White Surgicare North Dallas reopened after staff discovered IV bags were tainted with drugs, NBC DFW reported Oct. 3.