1. 21 hospital, health system executive resignations in 2021 Full story

2. 'It would be a behemoth': Employer group raises concerns about proposed Spectrum-Beaumont merger Full story

3. Georgia health system reverts to paper records after ransomware attack: 5 details Full story

4. Many hospitals are still not fully compliant with price transparency requirements. Avoid penalites with tips from this virtual discussion.

5. HCA trauma activation fees far exceed rivals, KHN finds Full story

6. Former Hacienda Healthcare CEO pleads guilty to fraud Full story

7. Break down imaging siloes for good. Industry experts share 5 tips for building a cost-effective, clinician-friendly imaging ecosystem here.

8. LSU Health Shreveport chancellor resigns Full story

9. 10 hospitals hiring VPs Full story

10. Change is hard, especially in medicine. Learn how this AdventHealth hospital is managing practice changes in its ICU with a pharmacy-led initiative here.

11. LifePoint to acquire Kindred Healthcare Full story

12. CEO named for Encompass home health, hospice Full story
 
13. 19 hospital, health system executive moves Full story

14. Severe national blood shortage may lead to 'suboptimal care' Full story

15. Washington healthcare leaders launch initiative to tackle industry inequities Full story 

16. 7 hospitals laying off workers Full story

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

• Test positivity rates 
• Vaccines administered
• Population fully vaccinated 

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