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4. Here's how a 300-bed hospital was able to revolutionize their digital infrastructure with just a few hours of training.

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8. J&J: 2 shots of vaccine lower risk of omicron hospitalization by 85%  Full story

9. No Surprises Act takes effect Jan. 1: 9 things for hospital leaders to know  Full story

10. 9-month nurses strike estimated to cost Tenet hospital $40M+  Full story

11. Demand for heart care is rising as a cardiologist shortage looms. Here's how health systems are adapting to the specialty's top challenges.

12. NIH hospital to postpone surgeries as COVID-19 sidelines staff  Full story

13. Ohio reports record COVID-19 hospitalizations: 5 things to know  Full story

14. US reports 2 pediatric flu deaths; hospitalization rate nearly double last season's  Full story

15. Oregon health officials investigate state's 1st Candida auris outbreak  Full story

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