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August 18, 2024 Jason Barry 0 min read
  1. Over 30% of rural U.S. hospitals are at risk of closing.
  2. HCA drove away physicians, cut nurse staff after Mission Health acquisition.
  3. Hearst acquires workforce management company QGenda for $3B.
  4. Blue Shield of California launches Blue Zones App for healthy living.
  5. Alabama addresses doctor shortage with residency “gap year” program.
  6. The buzzwords hospital executives are sick of hearing.
  7. Diagnostic testing firm Enzo Biochem forks over $4.5M for breach.
  8. Texas AG sues Biden administration for nursing home staffing mandate.
  9. Orlando Health to acquire Steward’s Florida hospitals.
  10. NY devotes $646M to recruit and train healthcare workers.
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