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Orlando Health's new hospital draws closer to opening date

Orlando Health’s new 320,000 square foot hospital in Lake Mary, Fla., is slated to open in January 2025 after beginning construction in November 2021.

Practice before taking the NCLEX? Nurses in Rhode Island can

Nurse graduates in Rhode Island can now begin to practice before taking and while awaiting NCLEX results, but they must become licensed within 90 days, according to a new state law.

24 C-level job openings with CHS

Community Health Systems, a for-profit hospital operator based in Franklin, Tenn., is seeking leaders for numerous C-suite roles at its facilities. 

17 systems that have dropped mental health questions for physicians

Seventeen health systems have been recognized for auditing and removing invasive questions surrounding mental health from physician credentialing applications.

Ozempic vs. Mounjaro: Which fared better in 1st large study

Using Mounjaro for one year led to more weight loss than Ozempic did in a study of 18,386 patients, according to the results published July 8 in JAMA Internal Medicine.

Brigham and Women streamlines ED-to-hospice transfers

Boston-based Brigham and Women’s Hospital implemented a program to more quickly transfer older patients with terminal illnesses from emergency departments to hospice facilities.

Maryland medical group taps new CFO

Bethesda, Md.-based Aledade, a primary care group, has tapped Jessica Somers as CFO.

Best online pharmacies, per Forbes

In a ranking of online pharmacy companies, Forbes gave Amazon Pharmacy five out of five stars for its upfront medication prices and free shipping offering. 

Virginia hospital moves to Meditech EHR

Hot Springs, Va.-based Bath Community Hospital will switch to a Meditech EHR system on July 15. 

UT Health San Antonio names interim CIO

UT Health San Antonio has named Michael Schnabel as its new interim vice president and CIO.