Federal authorities move to close giant drug pricing loophole – Ohio Capital Journal

Years after potential abuse was reported in Ohio, the federal agency that oversees Medicaid is moving to plug a loophole likely worth billions to prescription drug brokers. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on Friday proposed a new rule it said would help ensure compliance with a requirement under federal law that Medicaid dollars … Read more

Indiana Medical Board Rebukes OB-GYN Physician Who Spoke on Providing Medical Abortion for 10-Year-Old Rape Victim

On Thursday, the Indianas Medical Licensing Board voted to reprimand and fine obstetrician-gynecologist Dr. Caitlin Bernard $3,000 on trumped-up charges that she violated the privacy of a 10-year-old Ohio rape victim last year by speaking publicly of the implication of the rollover Roe versus Wade after providing the girl with a medical abortion. Dr. Caitlin … Read more

Wooster Ohio Community Hospital changes its hiring policy in the event of a nurse shortage

To recruit more bedside nurses, Wooster Community Hospital has eliminated the Bachelor of Science in Nursing requirement for new nursing hires, according to the hospital. Removing the BSN option will allow more students to become practicing registered nurses while also opening the door for licensed practicing nurses, said Shelly Huff, chief nurse practitioner at WCH. … Read more