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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.

Microsoft backs $54M funding round for medical AI company

Microsoft joined in on a $54 million series D funding round for medical imaging data and artificial intelligence platform Flywheel.