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How breast cancer screening can identify CVD risk

Breast arterial calcifications are benign calcium buildups that in mammograms look like white parallel lines. Measuring these calcifications may improve cardiovascular risk in women, according to a study published Sept. 27 in JACC: Advances.

Arizona system CEO to step down

Mo Sheldon, CEO of Northern Cochise Community Hospital in Willcox, Ariz., will step down from the role in November.

Wyoming hospital CEO to retire after 27 years

Doug McMillan, who has served as CEO of Cody (Wyo.) Regional Health-West Park Hospital since 1997, will retire on Nov. 22.

How Epic 'invented' modern interoperability

Before Epic “invented modern interoperability,” the EHR giant came up with a way for physicians to access patient charts at home, founder and CEO Judy Faulkner wrote in a blog post.

American Heart Association to honor 8 cardiology leaders

The American Heart Association will recognize eight leaders in cardiology at the organization’s annual Scientific Sessions conference, set for Nov. 16-18. 

FDA adds warning to Ozempic, Mounjaro and other GLP-1 labels

The FDA has updated the labels for all GLP-1 receptor agonists, including popular medications Ozempic, Wegovy, Saxenda and Mounjaro, to include a new warning about the risk of pulmonary aspiration during general anesthesia or deep sedation, Medscape re…

Judge OKs vaccine mandate settlement between Ascension and Michigan workers

St. Louis-based Ascension has agreed to provide back pay to staff as part of a revamped COVID-19 vaccine settlement approved by a federal judge in Michigan, Law360 reported Nov. 5. 

Hospital groups react to Trump win

Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Nov. 6. Here is how three hospital groups responded to the win, via statements:

Oracle Health exec joins CommonSpirit

Brady Small has been named a regional CIO for Chicago-based CommonSpirit Health.

Amazon One Medical's 19 health system partners

Cleveland Clinic is the latest health system to partner with Amazon One Medical on clinically and digitally integrated care.