1. FDA approves use of Eli Lilly drug for heart failure patients Full story

2. FDA suggests 'lifelong surveillance' of some aortic aneurysm repairs Full story

3. 'We can't punish our way to safer medical practices': 2 experts on criminalization of medical errors Full story

4. 99% of infusion centers haven't tried this strategy to alleviate staffing shortages. Click here to learn more. 

5. ER wait times, by state Full story

6. Cholesterol crystals, heart inflammation linked, Michigan State study finds Full story

7. Cardiac rehab prevents readmission and death, but 75% of programs have closed since 2020. See how Geisinger is meeting demand with a virtual rehab program.

8. 13 hospitals hiring CMOs Full story

9. High blood pressure may raise kidney disease risk in pregnant women: 3 study notes Full story

10. US transplant system needs an overhaul, advisory panel says Full story

11. The fallout related to surgical backlogs has hit healthcare finances hard. Click here for strategies to make up the budget deficit.  

12. Daily COVID stats, state-by-state: 

• Test positivity rates
• Percentage of population vaccinated
• Hospitalizations
• Death rates

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1. How Brigham and Women's is improving communication + patient satisfaction in the ED. Join the virtual discussion here.

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