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Todd Blanche, the US Deputy Attorney General, publicly defended policies touching artificial intelligence and hospital deals, prompting debate about the Justice Department's approach to antitrust enforcement in healthcare and technology. Critics question whether the department is going soft on consolidation in hospitals and AI industry concentration, while supporters argue the stance reflects a pro-innovation agenda.

Ontario is rolling out Covid and flu vaccinations beginning September 28 for priority groups, including hospital patients and staff, people aged 65 and older, and residents and staff of long-term care homes, retirement homes and similar settings. The early access is aimed at protecting the most vulnerable before the wider respiratory illness season, with broader eligibility for the general public expected to follow later.

Mental health providers and hospitals in Oregon are legally challenging a state mandate that requires them to prioritize treating criminal defendants found unfit to stand trial over other patients. Providers argue the rule strains already limited psychiatric capacity and leaves civilians waiting for care. The dispute highlights Oregon's ongoing struggle with capacity at the Oregon State Hospital and growing waitlists for restoration services.

New General Hospital spoilers show Willow using her influence to pull strings behind the scenes in Port Charles. The preview teases that she will leverage her position to shape outcomes for those around her, setting up fresh conflict and power plays in upcoming episodes.

Nurses at Brigham and Women's Hospital are set to walk off the job on October 14, with their union and Mass General Brigham both preparing for a stoppage that could last a long time and upend hospital operations. Staffing levels and working conditions remain at the center of the dispute, and with the countdown underway, neither side has signaled a breakthrough, raising concerns about patient care and contingency plans across the Boston health system.

Voters will weigh a proposed 2% lodging tax in an upcoming general election. Details of the measure, including which jurisdiction it applies to and how revenue would be used, were not immediately available. The ballot question is expected to draw attention from hospitality businesses and local officials ahead of election day.