1. Omicron could spark 'viral blizzard' in coming weeks, top epidemiologist says  Full story

2. US faces pressure to keep up with heightened COVID-19 test demand  Full story

3. Oracle to acquire Cerner for $28B: 8 things to know  Full story

4. 6 steps to combat labor shortages and other operational side effects of COVID-19

5. Dr. Ashish Jha: Omicron demands a nuanced frame of mind — and a clear plan  Full story

6. Saint Vincent, nurses union reach tentative deal to end 9-month strike  Full story

7. Don't let the telehealth push pinch workflows. Here's how to balance patient and staff needs.

8. Moderna: Early data shows booster works against omicron  Full story

9. 18 healthcare organizations suspending COVID-19 vaccination mandates  Full story

10. OSHA to begin citations Jan. 10 after Biden's vaccine-or-test mandate reinstated for businesses  Full story

11. Healthcare lags other industries in digital access. Click here to learn why a better online patient experience will pay off for your organization.

12. OSU Wexner delays some nonemergent surgeries  Full story

13. FBI investigating vaccinations at Chicago hospital CEO's church  Full story

14. US blood supply 'dangerously low,' 3 organizations warn  Full story

15. CMS rule will fund 1,000 Medicare residency slots to address workforce shortages  Full story

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

• Test positivity rates
• Population fully vaccinated
• Hospitalizations
• Deaths
   

Becker's Learning Opportunities

1. Health systems can't be consumer-friendly without complete data — learn more here.

2. Hefty fines for not complying with price transparency are on the way. Here's how hospitals can avoid them.

3. CMS mandating bundled payments requires hospital-physician synergy — here's how to achieve it.

Follow us on social media:
 Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn