1. 1 in 3 would defer COVID-19 care to avoid medical bills, survey finds Full story

2. American College of Cardiology to unveil women's leadership institute next year Full story

3. COVID-19 hospitalizations triple September numbers; Pfizer vaccine vials contain extra doses, FDA says — 9 updates Full story

4. Still calling your patients? Click here to find out why texting them will bring about better results for your practice.  

5. Medical staff urges California nurses not to strike Full story

6. Dr. Vincent Gott, cardiac surgery pioneer, dies at 93 Full story

7. Does your health system have a digital engagement strategy that coincides with its transformation goals? Download this whitepaper to learn how Bon Secours Mercy Health formulated its digital backbone.

8. Pennsylvania physician sentenced for involuntary manslaughter Full story

9. 2 Alaska health workers report allergic reaction to Pfizer's vaccine, 1 hospitalized Full story

10. FDA panel endorses new indication for 2 heart drugs Full story

11. The telehealth connection: How technology is revolutionizing remote patient care. Click here to read the report. 

12. 15 recent hospital, health system executive moves Full story

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