A bill that would remove patient consent as a defense in a homicide charge in cases of physician-assisted death passed a second reading in the Montana Senate, NBC affiliate KTVH reported Feb. 21.
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New York to 900+ nurses: Prove credentials or give up license
As investigations into the fraudulent nursing degree scheme continue, New York officials are requesting more than 900 nurses in the state prove their credentials are legitimate or surrender their licenses.
Two-thirds of Maine hospitals reported negative operating margins in 1st half of 2022
Two-thirds of Maine hospitals reported negative operating margins in the first half of 2022 as inflation and staffing shortages pushed margins into the red, Maine Public Radio reported Feb. 21.
Top 7 billionaires in US healthcare
An HCA Healthcare co-founder and shareholder tops the list of billionaires in U.S. healthcare.
OhioHealth hospital ending maternity services
OhioHealth’s Shelby Hospital will no longer provide maternity services from 11:59 p.m on Feb. 28, according to local news outlet Richland Source.
Proposed bill would make Florida employers liable for detransition care
A Florida state senator introduced a bill Feb. 20 that would require employers that cover gender-affirming care in the state to pay for subsequent detransitions, including for individuals no longer employed, The Hill reported Feb. 21.
Trinity Michigan hospital temporarily closes floor, cites workers shortages
Trinity Health Muskegon (Mich.) plans to temporarily close a 30-bed surgical floor due to staffing shortages, Fox affiliate WXMI reported Feb. 21.
Texas hospital cutting almost half its staff, several services
St. Mark’s Medical Center in La Grange, Texas, is cutting nearly half its staff and various services as it looks to survive amid significant financial challenges.
Amazon completes $3.9B acquisition of One Medical
Amazon has completed its $3.9 billion acquisition of virtual and in-person primary care company One Medical, the retailer said Feb. 22.
Optum closes $796M deal: 4 notes
Optum closed the multimillion-dollar deal to acquire home health and hospice company LHC Group Feb. 22, according to an SEC filing.
