1. Daily COVID-19 stats, state-by-state:

• Test positivity rates + new cases
• Hospitalizations
• Death rates
• Where the virus is spreading fastest, slowest

2. HHS data lags by week or more, experts say; preventive nasal spray in the works — 5 COVID-19 updates  Full story

3. Biden picks Kamala Harris as running mate: 6 things to know about her healthcare policy positions  Full story

4. What stands in the way of post-acute interoperability? Join experts in a discussion on driving clinical performance.

5. Police searching Louisiana hospital for suspect after 1 injured in shooting  Full story

6. Houston hospital closes within 4 years of opening  Full story

7. On the leading edge of telehealth — Inside Nemours Children's success. Click here to attend the live discussion. 

8. Sentara, Cone Health to form $11.5B system  Full story

9. LabCorp, Quest Diagnostics say turnaround time for COVID-19 test results down to 1-3 days  Full story

10. Mission Health moves chemotherapy out of rural areas   Full story

11. The future of surgery: Insights on Northwell Health's and Methodist Healthcare System's minimally invasive journeys. Click here to read the ebook. 

12. Yale New Haven Health names new president  Full story

13. South Carolina hospital CEO's contract not renewed  Full story

14. 266 hospitals with 5 CMS stars for patient experience  Full story

15. CMS unveils new payment model for rural hospitals: 10 things to know  Full story

16. 20 most expensive drugs in the US  Full story