1. Houston Methodist offers $500 bonus to employees who get COVID-19 shot Full story

2. UK variant detected in 4 states; COVID-19 hospitalizations hit record high — 5 updates Full story

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

• Where the virus is spreading fastest, slowest 
• Death rates
• Hospitalizations 
• Test positivity rates

4. Hospital outreach plays a crucial role in the fight against vaccine hesitancy. Click here to attend a live virtual discussion and hear first-hand what leading systems are doing to reach the most vulnerable.

5. Haven, corporate giants' healthcare venture, to dissolve Full story

6. Wisconsin pharmacist arrested on suspicion of tampering with COVID-19 vaccines believed they were 'unsafe' Full story

7. 3 Must Reads: 

• 11 must-reads for hospital leaders looking to get the most out of their IT investments in 2021. Click here to read more.
• Does your laboratory have the right IT tools to weather the COVID-19 storm? Download this white paper to understand which tools will help you face challenges most efficiently.
• What do nearly 4k patients say about the healthcare financial experience? Click here to see the results of the 2020 survey. 

8. New York threatens to fine hospitals $100K if vaccine rollout doesn't speed up Full story

9. Metro Health-U of Michigan Health restructures governance Full story

10. How strong is your organization’s digital front door? Click here to learn how to create an omni-channel experience that increases efficiency and patient satisfaction.

11. Mayo Clinic Health System leader to retire after 31 years Full story

12. Women can better lead through crises, research suggests Full story

13. COVID-19 vaccine allotment, by state Full story

14. Washington hospital splits from Virginia Mason Full story

Becker's Learning Opportunities

1. What will be the pandemic's biggest effects in the years to come? Click here to learn what healthcare leaders think.

2. Health system resilience: A tactical guide for building stronger organizations and reaching more patients. Click here to read more.

3. Still calling your patients? Click here to find out why texting them will bring about better results for your practice.