Ohio has become the second state in the nation to ban gender-affirming care for minors after lawmakers voted Jan. 24 to override a veto by Gov. Mike DeWine in December, The Washington Post reported.
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How Scripps combats low-performing metrics
In an effort to focus on low-performing metrics, Scripps Health introduced “Sprint Teams,” a program aimed at addressing challenges and driving initiatives through direct engagement with front-line care teams.
Lee Health continues discussions on going private
Fort Myers, Fla.-based Lee Health is weighing its options and continuing discussions on going from a public to private nonprofit health system, ABC7 reported Jan. 24.
UAB, Infirmary Health collaborate on cancer care
The University of Alabama at Birmingham Health System and Mobile, Ala.-based Infirmary Health have formed a joint venture to provide comprehensive cancer services to patients in southern Alabama, southeast Mississippi and the Florida panhandle.
Marshfield Clinic closing Wisconsin hospice center
Phillips, Wis.-based Marshfield Medical Center Park Falls Home Health and Hospice facility, part of Marshfield (Wis.) Clinic, is closing at the end of February due to limited resources.
How IDSA is boosting infectious disease expert, public health collaboration
The Infectious Disease Society of America has announced the success of a program it jointly developed in 2017 aimed at drawing more physicians into the field and building a strong path to retain more of them in positions at the public health level.
Premier Health sells women's health building
Dayton, Ohio-based Premier Health has sold the building housing Center for Women’s Health and Wellness in Mason, Ohio, for $4.2 million and has plans to relocate.
Iowa health system acquires hospital
Iowa City-based University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, part of University of Iowa Health Care, will operate jointly with Mercy Iowa City beginning Jan. 31, the Daily Iowan reported Jan. 24.
Turquoise Health raises $30M
Turquoise Health has raised $30 million in series B financing it plans to use to support transparent pricing workflows for its 160 healthcare customers.
Alabama hospital names CEO
Mobile, Ala.-based USA Health University Hospital has named Josh Snow its next CEO.
