On June 12, Rhode Island became the 25th state to join the PA Licensure Compact, which allows physician assistants and physician associates to practice in participating states without needing licenses for each one. The American Academy of Physician Associates said…
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A Ukrainian national who helped deploy Conti ransomware against more than 1,000 victims worldwide has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and faces up to 20 years in prison. According to a June 12 Justice Department news release,…
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Louisville, Ky.-based ScionHealth has named a new CEO as part of an executive leadership transition. ScionHealth said the leadership structure is designed to support the organization’s evolving strategy and future direction. Doug Shirley, who has served as CFO since April…
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Oak Park, Ill.-based West Suburban Medical Center completely closed June 11 after the building’s final functioning elevator broke down, the Chicago Tribune reported. The sudden closure forced a dialysis clinic to relocate about 140 patients, according to George Naratadam, DO,…