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2. Walgreens' care goal is to keep people away from the healthcare system, CEO says Full story

3. CMS suspends enforcement of COVID-19 vaccine mandate Full story

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5. The White House's plan to combat winter COVID-19 surges: 8 things to know Full story

6. California Tenet hospital gets new CEO Full story

7. Know the 4 key capabilities needed for a strong digital identity system? Click here to learn them.

8. US COVID-19 cases, deaths fall this week: 8 CDC stats to know Full story

9. Sparrow workers reach labor deal, averting possible strike Full story

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11. How Kaiser Permanente's health plan ramped up actionable insights for employers and execs. Learn more here.

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13. Hartford HealthCare's special task force on staffing shortages enacts fast-track hiring program Full story

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1. The patient experience isn’t as great as healthcare leaders think. Find out what 1,800 patients, physicians and healthcare leaders in 13 countries had to say in a new study from Abbott.

2. The obesity reckoning is here — What happens next will determine the health of most Americans. Click here to read the 3-part report.

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