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Physicians tout 'obesity first' approach with weight loss drugs

Many physicians in obesity medicine have observed a trend among their patients: Those with obesity begin taking a weight loss drug like Wegovy, and their other chronic conditions improve or clear up entirely. 

Florida hospital-at-home program cares for 1,000 patients

A Florida health system recently cared for its 1,000th patient through its hospital-at-home program.

HHS warns of cybersecurity vulnerability affecting healthcare

HHS is warning the healthcare sector of a cybersecurity vulnerability that could affect a “massive” number of servers.

A strategic transition into the C-suite

Transitioning into a new C-suite is often a strategic process factoring in the organizational culture, operations and dynamics. While each individual brings their own experience to the transition, they also navigate the situation with fresh eyes and a …

Health system CEOs' mindset shift

The health system CEO mindset is changing to meet the unique stresses and opportunities for healthcare organizations today.

40 most common passwords of 2024

Cyberattacks against hospitals and health systems are becoming more frequent and disruptive. As a result, CIOs are working with their teams to heighten cyber hygiene across the organization.

Dignity taps market president

Christina (Tina) Johnson, MD, was named president of Dignity Health’s Sacramento market in California.

Memorial Hermann sets model for rapid syphilis testing

Physicians at Memorial Hermann Health System are aiming to address the congenital syphilis epidemic via a new testing program in its emergency department, the Houston Chronicle reported June 17.

California hospital gets first $15M to aid reopening

Madera (Calif.) Community Hospital has received the first installment of its loan to bolster its reopening efforts. 

Ohio oncology chief passes

Nathan Berger, MD, University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center’s chief of the hematology and oncology division, died June 16.