Ozarks Healthcare, a 114-bed hospital based in West Plains, Mo., recently began offering specialty treatments through its pharmacy.
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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.
2022's priciest healthcare acquisition: Amgen to buy Horizon for $27.8B
Amgen plans to scoop up Horizon Therapeutics for $27.8 billion, which would be the most expensive healthcare acquisition announced in 2022.
Florida medical center welcomes 3 new cardiologists, prepares for expansion
Jupiter (Fla.) Medical Center has added three new cardiologists — Craig Vogel, DO; Rahul Aggarwal, MD; and James Michael Gardner, DO — to its team, according to a Dec. 5 report from South Florida Hospital News.
Louisiana to impose new nursing home evacuation rules
Louisiana has issued temporary evacuation rules for nursing homes that will be fully implemented in May, ABC affiliate KTBS reported Dec. 10.
New Mexico hospital sued for alleged overcharges, false advertising
New Mexico sued Alta Vista Regional Medical Center in Las Vegas, N.M., and its owner Quorum Health Resources, alleging the hospital engaged in false advertising and overcharging patients.
