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2. Omicron cases in the US mild so far, CDC report finds Full story 

3. Mass General Brigham CEO: Capacity crisis to continue Full story 

4. Healthcare executives share insights on the future of value-based care, the importance of post-acute care coordination, and overcoming health inequity and discrimination. Learn how to navigate the new era of value-based care delivery and the role data transparency will play. Read more

5. Massachusetts hospitals ordered to cut nonurgent procedures by 50% Full story

6. California hospital files for bankruptcy, plans for 677 layoffs Full story

7. EHRs are essential — but they won’t solve staffing issues. See how Hartford Healthcare found a simple solution.

8. 15 healthcare organizations suspending COVID-19 vaccination mandates Full story

9. Long COVID leaves patients in economic distress Full story 

10. What we know about vaccines' protection against omicron Full story

11. Aligning people, policies + tech across sites can deliver impressive financial results. Click here to learn how CommonSpirit does it.

12. 6 states account for 60% of US COVID-19 hospitalizations Full story

13. For-profit hospital M&A update: 12 deals involving CHS, Tenet and HCA Full story

14. Did a common flu strain disappear amid the pandemic? Scientists aim to find out Full story

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