The Federal Trade Commission said it sent letters to multiple large healthcare staffing agencies and employers, urging them to check noncompete contracts to ensure they do not run afoul of antitrust laws.

Joseph Thomas Kinney, 55, was arrested this week for allegedly using fake credentials to obtain work as a registered nurse. His arrest is part of what appears to be a growing national trend. 

The system, dubbed MedFinanceAI, only works in Nebraska for now. But the three teens behind its development said it can be rolled out into other communities.

Many Mayo Clinic patients in rural Minnesota may need to travel or rely on telehealth, as six locations are closing for good before the end of the year. 

The Utah Department of Workforce Services warns that 177 people at Revere Health are expected to lose their jobs by Nov. 3. The health system said automation upgrades are necessary to stay competitive. 

Some Baxter Novum IQ pumps have a software issue that can cause the “run” screen to go blank or trigger another system error, potentially resulting in inadequate infusion. The company has issued updated use instructions to ensure safe operation.

Four men in Michigan have been charged and are accused of $1 million in fraud, in addition to the illegal distribution of controlled substances. The defendants include two physicians, a clinic manager and a patient recruiter.

Jamieson M. Bourque, MD, MHS, president-elect of the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology, shared the group's concerns with Cardiovascular Business. “This is going to have a highly negative impact," he said. 

A network of more than 100 clinics is leveraging AI to lay off more than 175 of its 2,500 or so nonclinical staff by early November.