<h1>Health advisory links sleep disorders to heart risk, raising employer, provider, and privacy liability and compliance duties</h1> A hospital issued a health advisory linking inadequate sleep and sleep disorders to elevated cardiovascular risk, highlighting potential legal and regulatory implications: employers with shift workers may face heightened occupational health obligations and exposure if failing to mitigate circadian disruption; healthcare providers and hospitals should ensure appropriate screening, diagnosis and documentation for sleep apnea and related conditions to reduce malpractice and liability risks; public warnings must balance accuracy to avoid misleading claims; and privacy and consent rules apply to any screening programs. Preventive guidance and clear disclaimers are recommended to limit legal exposure.