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Vermont physicians urge state to keep limits on THC potency

Numerous Vermont physicians and physician organizations are asking state legislators to keep the current cap on THC potency in cannabis products, Vermont Business Magazine reported Jan. 5. 

Top 5 influences on health system CIO buying decisions

Nine out of 10 health system CIOs say their purchasing decisions are influenced by key opinion leaders and industry influencers, a survey by marketing agency Merritt Group found.

Montana hospitals suffering from anesthesiologist shortages

Montana’s health systems have been suffering from a shortage of anesthesiologists, which has only worsened due to COVID-19, according to a Jan. 6 report from the Billings Gazette. 

What to know about the growing 'medical moonlighting' trend

In 2022, 4 in 10 physicians reported having a side job that earned them $25,300 on average, according to a Jan. 6 report from Medscape. 

CDC revises XBB.1.5 estimates; admissions jump 16% in 1 week — 10 COVID-19 updates

The CDC has lowered its estimate of omicron subvariant XBB.1.5’s prevalence in the U.S., now saying the highly transmissible strain accounts for about 28 percent of COVID-19 cases. 

FDA approves 3rd Alzheimer's drug

The FDA handed Biogen and Eisai’s new Alzheimer’s drug accelerated approval Jan. 6. 

Where flu activity stands as of Dec. 31: 5 FluView notes

Flu activity remains high, but continues to decline in most parts of the country, the CDC’s latest FluView report shows. 

Where flu activity stands as of Dec. 31: 5 FluView notes

Flu activity remains high, but continues to decline in most parts of the country, the CDC’s latest FluView report shows. 

21 health systems with smallest CEO-to-worker pay ratios

Amid a wave of intensified criticism of hospital CEO pay at large, one source continues to pay close attention to the ratio of executive compensation to worker wages at more than 300 health systems.

Notre Dame, Accenture partner to launch health equity data lab

South Bend, Ind.-based University of Notre Dame is partnering with IT company Accenture to increase health equity through data analysis.