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Young physicians often have to skip 401(k) payment because they’re making loan payments. The AMA is backing a bill that would offer some relief.

The president has chosen Arati Prabhakar to lead the Office of Science and Technology Policy. Science advocates say her experience could be invaluable in helping establish a new health research agency.

In other news, the BHSH System has named a diversity officer, an HCA Healthcare hospital gets a new CEO, and other leaders take new roles.

The high court’s ruling leaves abortion access in the hands of the states. Almost half the nation’s obstetrics and gynecology residency programs are in states that are expected to ban abortion.

The nation’s top law enforcement official vowed to protect those seeking abortions in states where it is legal. He also pledged to work with the FDA and other agencies to ensure people get reproductive care.

The American Medical Association said the ruling doesn’t end abortion, but safe access to abortion. The American Academy of Pediatrics said teens should be able to get reproductive health services, including abortion services.

In a narrow ruling, the court upheld the policy of the Department of Health and Human Services. The case involves billions of dollars in Medicare payments.

A survey by the Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement at Cleveland Clinic found women aren’t talking to doctors about possible risk factors.

The CDC is sending tests to five large laboratories. More than 150 cases have been reported in the United States.

A new study suggests women have significantly greater odds than men of developing complications after the initial infection. The authors called for additional research.

The organization evaluated more than 3,000 hospitals, but only a small portion were honored. Two hospitals improved in every category.

The Kentucky-based system is partnering with Biofourmis, a digital health company, to serve patients and participate in a study of acute care at home in rural areas.

HCA Healthcare and Steward Health are dropping plans involving the sale of five hospitals, while RWJ Barnabas Health and Saint Peter’s have called off their effort to merge.

The Delaware-based system is buying Jennersville Hospital, which closed its doors Dec. 31. Executives say they haven’t decided what services will be available.

The Office of Inspector General said the inaccurate and incomplete data makes it harder to improve health equity, a major goal of the Biden administration

The American Hospital Association is pressing the government to stop additional sequester cuts slated to take place July 1.

The bipartisan legislation was introduced about a week after four people were shot and killed in a Tulsa medical center. Advocates say it is long overdue.

The Federal Trade Commission is suing to block HCA Healthcare from acquiring five Steward Health hospitals in Utah. The commission has taken action against other deals, saying reduced competition will hurt consumers.

An HCA hospital in Florida gets a new chief executive, and a Dignity Health hospital leader announces plans to step down.

Now that the tech giant has completed its $28-billion acquisition of Cerner, Ellison outlined how the merged company aims to transform the healthcare industry.

The Northside Hospital system in Atlanta has been fined more than $1 million by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Many hospitals aren’t complying with the law, a recent study found.

The California company, which provides software to hospitals to improve scheduling procedures, said the deal will allow LeanTaas “to accelerate its rapid growth.”

Rachel Thornton talks about her new role at Nemours and the importance of equity and early intervention to improve the health of kids.

The study finds very low adherence to a federal law compelling hospitals and health systems to offer more information on prices for consumers.

The agency said some data would be skewed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Critics say the move could harm patients and deprives the public of vital information.

The Federal Trade Commission is suing to block the deal, arguing it would hurt competition and lead to higher prices.

In other news, a veteran Baltimore hospital CEO says he's stepping down after 20 years, and other leaders take new roles.

Four people were killed in the Oklahoma medical center, and another deadly shooting took place in an Ohio hospital on the same day. Healthcare leaders need to have strong policies to protect patients and staff.