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Kentucky universities explore new medical school campus: 4 notes

University of Louisville and Murray State University signed a nonbinding letter of interest Nov. 7 to explore the feasibility of opening a new four-year regional medical school campus in Kentucky, the Murray Ledger & Times reported Nov. 8.

Trump picks chief of staff: 5 things to know

President-elect Donald Trump has named Susie Wiles, his senior campaign adviser, as his White House chief of staff, multiple news outlets reported.

Cone Health promotes VP of finance

Greensboro, N.C.-basedd Cone Health named Kathryn Ashby vice president of finance.

What's next for the FTC? 10 things to know

The FTC under the Biden administration has been tough on big mergers and monopolies while favoring pro-worker policy changes, including a ban on noncompete agreements.

Maine hospital names VP of nursing

Bangor, Maine-based Northern Light Acadia Hospital tapped Samantha Foss, DNP, RN, as vice president of nursing and patient care services, The Piscataquis Observer reported Nov. 8.

Baxter North Carolina site nears 50% of pre-Helene production

By mid-November, Baxter expects its North Cove facility in Marion, N.C., to reach about 50% of the site’s total production prior to Hurricane Helene-related flooding, according to a Nov. 7 update. 

Ransomware attacks down at big health systems: 4 notes

Ransomware attacks at big health systems declined in the first half of 2024.

Ardent's 'consumer-driven' strategy boosts Q3 margin, CEO says

Nashville, Tenn.-based Ardent Health reported a net income of $26.3 million (1.8% margin) in the third quarter, up from $20.8 million (1.5% margin) in the same quarter last year. 

New York system lays off managers

Westchester Medical Center Health Network, a nine-hospital system headquartered in Valhalla, N.Y., is laying off about 130 people primarily in corporate and administrative roles, a spokesperson for the system confirmed to Becker’s.

2K UCSF healthcare workers schedule strike

Members of the University Professional and Technical Employees at the University of California San Francisco are set to strike Nov. 20 and 21.