1. Texas health system opens heart center Full story

2. Biden considering Dr. Robert Califf to head FDA: Reports Full story

3. 15 best places to retire 2021-2022, per US News & World Report Full story

4. Clinical research is robust and timely. Here's how real world data streamlines the process for everyone involved. 

5. What's next for unvaccinated, unemployed healthcare workers? Full story

6. CHI St. Vincent launches single-visit heart screening program Full story

7. CMS' new glycemic management measures are coming — see how your hospital can prepare here.

8. New Mexico paves way for hospitals to activate crisis standards Full story

9. Male physician specialists earn 33% more than female counterparts, report finds Full story

10. 'Striketober': Why healthcare workers nationwide are walking off the job Full story

11. Today's physicians have many stressors. Don't let EHRs be one of them. Learn how a mobile rich approach can ease the burden during this discussion. 

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

• Test positvity rates
• Vaccines administered
• Percentage of population vaccinated
• Hospitalizations
• Death rates