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

• Test positivity rates + new cases
• States where virus is spreading fastest, slowest
• Hospitalizations

2. US hits 100K+ daily cases for 1st time; PPE strains felt nationwide — 4 COVID-19 updates  Full story

3. Hospitals take action to avoid ransomware attacks, including pre-emptive email shut down  Full story

4. Find out why over 30K patients at Carilion Clinic are reporting improved patient satisfaction with Net Promotor scores approaching 40. Read the case study.

5. 'COVID' fee showing up on medical bills across the country  Full story

6. BJC HealthCare to postpone electives at 4 hospitals  Full story

7. Is your organization up to date on evaluation and management guidelines? Click here to learn how to prepare for 2021’s changes.

8. COVID-19 threat forces Texas hospital to quarantine 190 workers   Full story

9. National Guard cybersecurity team deployed to UVM Health: 4 details  Full story

10. Medical associations unite to condemn misrepresentation of DOs  Full story

11. What has prevented you from implementing AI to cut costs and drive revenue? Click here to learn how to choose the right path for your health system.

12. OhioHealth giving 23,270 employees pandemic bonuses  Full story

13. UMass Memorial giving employees appreciation bonuses  Full story

14. Is your health system prepared to face 2021’s drug shortages? Click here to learn how data and AI can help manage hospitals’ drug supply needs.

15. A breakdown of 5 recent CMS rules  Full story

16. 9 recent hospital, health system CEO moves  Full story