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November 12, 2026

Takeaways from the most recent news in the technology and policies shaping healthcare.

Hospitals

Ousted CEO to Cede Control of 5 Florida Hospitals in Settlement

By Healthcare Technology News ·

Healthcare Systems of America-Florida and its founder and former CEO, Mike Sarian, PhD, have agreed to settle two Miami-Dade County lawsuits that accused him of financial misconduct, according to court documents obtained by Becker's Hospital Review.

As part of the deal, Sarian will cede control of five Florida hospitals operated by HSA-Florida. The company told the Miami Herald on Nov. 11 that dismissal of the Miami-Dade litigation is being exchanged for Sarian giving up control, ending a bitter governance dispute at the top of the organization.

HSA stepped in to run facilities tied to the collapse of Steward Health Care, the Dallas-based system whose 2024 bankruptcy forced the sale or closure of hospitals across several states. The settlement underscores how unstable the operators that absorbed Steward's assets remain, and how quickly leadership fights and misconduct claims can threaten continuity of care for the communities these hospitals serve.

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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.