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California law holds physicians accountable for COVID misinformation

On Sept. 30, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that could revoke the licenses of physicians who spread COVID-19 misinformation. 

3 types of meetings and how to run them

COVID-19 has “broken” meetings, but defining their purposes might improve their productivity, according to a Sept. 29 Harvard Business Review article. 

6 steps leaders should take to prepare workers for a possible recession

Leaders should react to the looming recession by zeroing in on their workforce, not just their workplace, according to a recent article from the employee experience platform Great Place to Work. 

5 federal healthcare updates

Here are five federal healthcare updates on vaccines, monkeypox and more that Becker’s has reported on since Sept. 27:

13 gastroenterology updates

From FDA clearances to hospitals using GI Genius, here are 13 gastroenterology updates Becker’s has reported on since Sept. 21:

HHS reports potential positive impact Inflation Reduction Act will have on prescription drug prices

Two new HHS reports illustrate the potential positive impact of the Inflation Reduction Act on lowering prescription drug prices.

Amylyx’s ALS drug will cost $158K for annual supply

A recently approved amyotrophic lateral sclerosis treatment will be $158,000 for a year’s supply, the product’s manufacturer said in a Sept. 30 investor conference call, according to The New York Times. 

10 hospitals seeking CFOs

Below are 10 hospitals and health systems that recently posted job listings seeking CFOs.

How health system CIOs are cutting costs, rethinking operational efficiency

When companies consider cost-cutting measures, it often results in layoffs, but health system CIOs are looking inward at their IT vendors, contracts and partnerships to assess different ways to optimize their workforce, which can save their health syst…

Northwell Health taps Sandra Lindsay as vice president of public health advocacy

New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health appointed Sandra Lindsay, RN, as its vice president of public health advocacy, it said in an email to Becker’s Oct. 3.