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OhioHealth, Columbus State invest $120M to double healthcare grads

Columbus-based OhioHealth and Columbus State Community College have partnered on an initiative that will double the number of healthcare professionals trained in five fields where there is strong demand from both students and employers.

FTC, DOJ propose changes to merger reviews

The Federal Trade Commission has proposed changes to the premerger notification form in addition to premerger notification rules implementing the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act, which requires organizations to report large transactions to the FTC and Justice De…

Tennessee law lets international medical grads skip US residency

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed a law April 6, allowing international medical graduates to bypass U.S. residency training and enter into practice as a licensed physician. Now, nearly one year out from when the law will go into full effect, some are expr…

Mississippi hospital taps 2 nursing leaders

North Mississippi Medical Center-Eupora appointed nursing leaders for its hospital and nursing home, respectively, according to a June 5 news release.

Mississippi hospital taps 2 nursing leaders

North Mississippi Medical Center-Eupora appointed nursing leaders for its hospital and nursing home, respectively, according to a June 5 news release.

Maine whistleblower physician sues after termination from state medical board

A physician filed a lawsuit claiming she was fired from the Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine because of a whistleblower complaint against her previous hospital employer, Medscape reported June 26.

Ransomware toll at Maryland hospital increases to 137,000 patients

Berlin, Md.-based Atlantic General Hospital has discovered that the data of 136,981 patients may have been compromised in a January ransomware attack.

Mayo Clinic: Genetic testing access will improve rare disease research

Improving access to genetic testing and counseling for the more than 30 million Americans who are living with a rare disease could improve research and ultimately patient outcomes, according to a study led by Mayo Clinic researchers.

Hackensack Meridian hospital appoints chief nursing officer to COO role

Valarie McPherson, DNP, RN, has been appointed to a dual role at Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center in Montclair, N.J., as its chief nursing officer and chief operating officer, according to a June 27 news release shared with Becker’s.&nbs…

Wyoming health system prepares new budget after $12M loss

Gillette, Wyo.-based Campbell County Health is preparing a more ‘realistic’ budget after posting a $12 million loss through 11 months, Gillette News Record reported June 27.