1. 10 top cardiology stories in August Full story

2. Shortage of anesthesia providers halts elective surgeries at Illinois hospital Full story

3. Alcohol can boost risk for atrial fibrillation, study finds Full story

4. Patients demand the highest quality and best outcomes. Click here to join ASC experts leading the way.

5. Don't get too enamored by heart care tech, says Northwell leader Full story

6. Vaccine protection against hospitalization falling slightly in older adults, CDC says Full story

7. Health systems often overlook a critical factor that influences patient outcomes — see what it is here.

8. Keep iPhone, Apple Watches away from implanted medical devices, FDA says Full story

9. Louisiana hospitals contend with hurricane damage amid COVID-19: 8 things to know Aug. 31 Full story

10. Top hospital employers in each state, per Forbes Full story

11. Is your hospital's lung cancer screening up to par? Join this discussion for the key components of a successful program. 

12. Daily COVID-19 stats, state-by-state:

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• Percentage of population vaccinated
• Hospitalizations
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