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AdventHealth adds Dr. Rachel Harris

AdventHealth Medical Group Cardiology at Rome (Ga.) added Rachel Harris, MD, to its staff.

Bariatric operations & GLP-1s: What to know

The ever-rising popularity of GLP-1 medications is reshaping the landscape of bariatric surgeries — but experts say patients could be overlooking key factors when choosing between the two weight loss treatments.

HHS launches Health Workforce Initiative: 5 things to know

HHS has launched its Health Workforce Initiative, aimed at strengthening healthcare workforce recruitment and career advancement.

CMS' hospital capacity reporting rule takes effect: 10 notes

Beginning Nov. 1, CMS will require hospitals to report admission information related to respiratory illnesses, including capacity, to the CDC. The new rule reinstates some pandemic-era requirements that have been voluntary since May 1. 

Florida system welcomes back 'boomerang' CEO

Aurelio Fernandez III, who retired as president and CEO of Hollywood, Fla.-based Memorial Healthcare System in 2022, is returning to the organization.

Ozempic, Wegovy shortages resolved: FDA

All doses of Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy and Ozempic are now available in the U.S following a two-year shortage, according to the FDA drug shortage list, which was updated Oct. 30. 

Supply chain-related drug shortages more likely in US than Canada: Study

A new study revealed that reports of drug-related supply chain issues are 40% less likely to result in shortages in Canada than in the U.S. 

3 notes for ASCs managing multigenerational physician teams

Many ASCs are run by multigenerational teams of physicians, with different needs and priorities based on the progress of their careers. 

Jennie Stuart would get 'expedited' Epic switch with Deaconess merger, officials say

A switch to Epic is among the reasons that Hopkinsville, Ky.-based Jennie Stuart Health officials cited for pursuing a merger with Evansville, Ind.-based Deaconess Health System, WHOP reported Oct. 30. 

What's new with physician pay?

Here are four key updates to physician pay that leaders need to know: