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4. How Ballad, MetroHealth and 2 other systems are addressing COVID misinformation and restoring patient trust. Join the virtual discussion here.

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7. Improving the consumer experience isn't just a feel-good measure. It encompasses efficiencies, improved financial performance + increased loyalty. Click here for solid next steps.

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10. Healthcare to increase tech spending for cybersecurity, marketing and AI  Full story

11. Don't let troves of actionable patient data sit idle. Here's how to make use of it and improve outcomes.  

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15. Stats by state:

• COVID-19 hospitalization rates
• COVID-19 test positivity rates
• Percentage of population fully vaccinated
• COVID-19 death rates
• ICU utilization
• Staffing shortages
• Booster rates
• COVID-19 vaccination rates up/down
• COVID-19 cases trend 

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