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Top medical school in all 50 states for primary care in 2023

U.S. News and World Reports has named the top medical school in all 50 states for primary care in 2023, with universities including Seattle-based University of Washington and University of California San Francisco coming out on top. 

Florida nurse accused of slapping autistic patient

A nurse at Memorial Hospital Pembroke in Pembroke Pines, Fla., was arrested after allegedly repeatedly slapping a patient and bathing him in cold water, Fox affiliate WSVN reported Feb. 23.

Kentucky health system taps 2 new leaders as 3 retire

Edgewood, Ky.-based St. Elizabeth Health System has tapped new leaders to helm three of its hospitals as current administrators retire. 

Why hospitals want the FTC to scrap noncompete ban proposal

The American Hospital Association is asking the FTC to withdraw its proposal to ban noncompete agreements. 

Tennessee hospital COO takes helm as CEO retires

Cookeville (Tenn.) Regional Medical Center has named its chief operating officer, Buffy Key, interim CEO effective March 1. 

Lawsuits filed over ransomware attack affecting 3.3 million patients

Los Angeles-based Regal Medical Group and its affiliates are facing multiple lawsuits over a ransomware attack that affected 3.3 million of their patients, HIPAA Journal reported.

California healthcare district taps CEO

Tulare (Calif.) County Health District has named Randy Dodd its next CEO, according to Valley Voice. 

How Northwell's marketing chief promotes gun safety

New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health’s marketing chief is highlighting the difference that hospitals and health systems can make in reducing gun deaths in their communities.

How Northwell's marketing chief promotes gun safety

New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health’s marketing chief is highlighting the difference that hospitals and health systems can make in reducing gun deaths in their communities.

Valley View hits 1,000 robotic assisted procedures

Glenwood Springs, Colo.-based Valley View has completed 1,000 procedures using Stryker’s Mako robotic arm, according to a Feb. 24 press release sent to Becker’s.