This week's news and issues for the region's health care industry

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How UMass Medical School's admissions changes could help the physician pool

Projections of workforce needs all indicate the demand for physicians is growing, and the University of Massachusetts Medical School and others are responding.

MCPHS launches PA doctoral program

The Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences has launched a Doctor of Science program in Physician Assistant Studies.

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Venture opens Uxbridge disability services location

Sturbridge human services nonprofit Venture Community Services has opened a location in Uxbridge, the agency's first facility in the Blackstone Valley.

SCIEX appoints new president

Life sciences analystics technology firm SCIEX announced last week the appointment of Inese Lowenstein as the Framingham-based company's new president.

MHA picks former state legislator as CEO

The Massachusetts Health and Hospital Association has named a new president and CEO, as its longtime chief executive, Lynn Nicholas, is retiring.

AG expands opioid sales investigation

Attorney General Maura Healey said Tuesday that prosecutors in the state are expanding their investigation into opioid sales and marketing to determine whether profits were put above consumer safety.

Pulse Check: Mergers and affiliations, 2013-2016

Here's a breakdown of recent merger activity among Mass. healthcare providers

Corporate affiliations 33
Clinical affiliations 17
Contracting affiliations 9
Joint ventures 8
Formation of contracting entities 5





Source: Massachusetts Health Policy Commission
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People on the Move

Blaine Schnare was appointed to the Board of Directors of Woman in Business Inc., a professional development organization serving women in south Central Massachusetts. Schnare is the marketing manager for Southbridge-based Harrington HealthCare.

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