Gritman Medical Center in Moscow, Idaho, installed Epic EHR.
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ED visits for COVID on the rise: 4 updates
COVID-19 activity is rising in many areas of the country ahead of the Fourth of July holiday, hinting at the start of a summer surge, the CDC said in a June 28 update.
Mass General Brigham fires 2 employees after data breach
Mass General Brigham has terminated two employees for allowing another individual to perform their duties, resulting in a breach of some patients’ protected health information.
White House opposes gender-affirming surgery for minors: Report
In its most direct statement on transgender care, the Biden administration said it opposes gender-affirming surgery for minors, The New York Times reported June 28.
Geisinger begins $900M campus expansion
Geisinger has broken ground on a major expansion that will nearly double the size of Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., a spokesperson for the system told Becker’s.
HCA Florida Mercy Hospital taps CEO
HCA Florida Healthcare has appointed Allyssa Tobitt CEO of HCA Florida Mercy Hospital in Miami.
UK HealthCare acquires Kentucky system
Morehead, Ky.-based St. Claire HealthCare has officially joined Lexington-based UK HealthCare, part of the University of Kentucky in Lexington.
MD Anderson, Rice partner to advance bioengineering research
The University of MD Anderson Cancer Center and Rice University, both based in Houston, have launched a Cancer Bioengineering Collaborative, a hub that aims to advance cancer research and accelerate the time it takes to turn findings into clinical use.
Kaiser lays off 51 IT workers
Kaiser Permanente has laid off 51 employees from IT positions in Pleasanton, Calif., the health system confirmed to Becker’s.
Cancer drug shortage ends
The national supply of the cancer drug cisplatin now exceeds demand, FDA Commissioner Robert Cailiff, MD, said June 28.
