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November 12, 2026

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Hospitals

Baptist Health in Florida Names Caitlynn Dargan Chief of Staff

By Healthcare Technology News ·

Jacksonville, Florida-based Baptist Health has promoted Caitlynn Dargan to vice president and chief of staff, according to a Nov. 3 LinkedIn post from the health system cited by Becker's Hospital Review. Dargan previously held leadership roles spanning finance, operations, strategy and the Office of the President and CEO. She joined Baptist Health in 2023 after working in finance roles elsewhere.

The move reflects a broader shift among large health systems, which are increasingly creating or elevating chief-of-staff positions to help senior executives manage sprawling priorities. The role typically serves as a connective tissue between the CEO's office and operating units, coordinating strategy, communication and execution across departments.

For Baptist Health, tapping an insider with cross-functional experience signals continuity. Leaders who have touched finance, operations and strategy are well positioned to translate executive priorities into day-to-day action, a growing need as systems navigate margin pressure, consolidation and technology investments.

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Baltimore ERs See Surge in GLP-1 Side Effects, Doctor Warns

Baltimore emergency physicians report a rise in preventable ER visits tied to GLP-1 drugs used without medical supervision, a MedStar Health doctor told WBAL-TV.

Why it matters: The surge shows how unsupervised online access to GLP-1 drugs is pushing avoidable costs and complications into hospital emergency rooms.

Hospitals

Lehigh Valley Sues Highmark Over Specialty Drug Access

Lehigh Valley Health Network sued Highmark, alleging the insurer is blocking its specialty pharmacy from dispensing high-cost drugs to members.

Why it matters: Specialty drugs are among the most profitable prescriptions, and the suit tests whether payers can steer them away from hospital-owned pharmacies.

Hospitals

Hackers Lurked 17 Days in Georgia Hospital Network

Hackers accessed Bacon County Hospital's network in Georgia for 17 days before detection, copying files in a breach that underscores rural hospital security gaps.

Why it matters: Slow detection lets attackers quietly steal patient data, and small rural hospitals are among the most exposed in healthcare.