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CDC fires 1,300, rehires 700 amid shutdown chaos | HHS cuts 1,200 jobs | Microsoft releasing Harvard-backed Copilot update

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CDC fires 1,300, rehires 700 amid shutdown chaos | HHS cuts 1,200 jobs | Microsoft releasing Harvard-backed Copilot update
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600 CDC employees laid off as 700 others mistakenly receive termination notices

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said the additional notices were sent in error. A union representing federal workers is challenging the firings, arguing that President Donald Trump lacks the authority to permanently eliminate jobs during a government shutdown. 

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600 CDC employees laid off as 700 others mistakenly receive termination notices

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said the additional notices were sent in error. A union representing federal workers is challenging the firings, arguing that President Donald Trump lacks the authority to permanently eliminate jobs during a government shutdown. 
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HHS permanently cuts 1,200 jobs in response to government shutdown

President Donald Trump said the shutdown was an opportunity to cut more federal jobs, and it appears he’s made good on that threat. HHS confirmed that reduction-in-force notices were sent to “nonessential” workers as the agency moves to bare-bones operations. 

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HHS permanently cuts 1,200 jobs in response to government shutdown

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President Donald Trump said the shutdown was an opportunity to cut more federal jobs, and it appears he’s made good on that threat. HHS confirmed that reduction-in-force notices were sent to “nonessential” workers as the agency moves to bare-bones operations. 
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Report: Harvard Medical School data backing healthcare-focused Microsoft Copilot update

According to the Wall Street Journal, insider sources said a major update to Microsoft’s AI chatbot could be released before the end of the month, designed to be more reliable at answering medical queries.

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Report: Harvard Medical School data backing healthcare-focused Microsoft Copilot update

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According to the Wall Street Journal, insider sources said a major update to Microsoft’s AI chatbot could be released before the end of the month, designed to be more reliable at answering medical queries.
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DOJ says it quickly removed offending social media posts about Luigi Mangione

The posts violated a court order that forbade the agency from commenting publicly on Mangione’s alleged guilt in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The DOJ rejected the notion that the accused’s right to a fair trial was violated.

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DOJ says it quickly removed offending social media posts about Luigi Mangione

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The posts violated a court order that forbade the agency from commenting publicly on Mangione’s alleged guilt in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The DOJ rejected the notion that the accused’s right to a fair trial was violated.
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AI ‘manikins’ create lifelike simulations for medical students

The robots can be used to simulate medical emergencies, like seizures and heart attacks. They were demonstrated at a college in North Carolina, where clinical students are getting hands-on learning. 

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AI ‘manikins’ create lifelike simulations for medical students

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The robots can be used to simulate medical emergencies, like seizures and heart attacks. They were demonstrated at a college in North Carolina, where clinical students are getting hands-on learning. 
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California passes law to regulate private equity activity in healthcare

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law SB 351, which improves regulatory oversight of dental and physician clinics owned by investment firms.

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California passes law to regulate private equity activity in healthcare

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law SB 351, which improves regulatory oversight of dental and physician clinics owned by investment firms.
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In Case You Missed It

CDC vaccine committee issues new guidance for COVID-19 shots

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended that all Americans six months and older consult a clinician before deciding to get a COVID vaccine, ending the pandemic-era policy that broadly encouraged getting the inoculation.

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CDC vaccine committee issues new guidance for COVID-19 shots

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The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended that all Americans six months and older consult a clinician before deciding to get a COVID vaccine, ending the pandemic-era policy that broadly encouraged getting the inoculation.
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Number of healthcare organizations that lost over $200K from data breaches rises 400%

The data comes from a new report by cybersecurity firm Netwrix, which found that healthcare continues to outpace other sectors in both number of breaches and associated financial losses.

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Number of healthcare organizations that lost over $200K from data breaches rises 400%

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The data comes from a new report by cybersecurity firm Netwrix, which found that healthcare continues to outpace other sectors in both number of breaches and associated financial losses.
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In Other News

Medtronic launches full distribution of new 3-in-1 carotid stent

The device, manufactured by Contego Medical, was designed with rising procedure volumes and stroke risks in mind. 

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Contego Medical, a North Carolina-based medical device company, has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for its new all-in-one carotid stenting offering, the Neuroguard IEP System.
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Medtronic launches full distribution of new 3-in-1 carotid stent

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Contego Medical, a North Carolina-based medical device company, has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for its new all-in-one carotid stenting offering, the Neuroguard IEP System.
The device, manufactured by Contego Medical, was designed with rising procedure volumes and stroke risks in mind. 
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Over 70% of cancer patients experience clinically significant scanxiety, survey says

“Modifiable factors including communication quality, information provision, and social support significantly reduce scanxiety risk, offering evidence-based intervention targets," experts note. 

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Over 70% of cancer patients experience clinically significant scanxiety, survey says

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“Modifiable factors including communication quality, information provision, and social support significantly reduce scanxiety risk, offering evidence-based intervention targets," experts note. 
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