1. Ascension executive to exit for top job at Jefferson  Full story

2. CHS sells Oklahoma hospital  Full story

3. 5 best, worst states for healthcare in 2022  Full story

4. Becker's Healthcare, in collaboration with The Chartis Group, has launched a new Health Equity channel to highlight news and stories on efforts to improve inclusion, diversity and reduce disparities. Read more.

5. Mercy Iowa City abandons plan to exit affiliation  Full story

6. 22 recent hospital, health system executive moves  Full story

7. North Carolina hospital closes ICU  Full story

8. Kentucky health system launches flood relief effort for employees; some still missing  Full story

9. Healthcare is being ushered into a digital-first era. Learn how this framework can help your healthcare company mitigate risks while building resilience.

10. NorthShore reaches $10.3M settlement in vaccine mandate case  Full story

11. St. Louis nursing school closes after 124 years  Full story 

12. Beyond the dollar: Hospitals embrace flexibility to retain workers  Full story 

13. It takes more than a cure to satisfy a patient. They're looking for a hassle-free experience. Here's how to deliver it.

14. 8 hospitals and health systems planning expansions  Full story 

15. Hospital margins still in red halfway through 2022, Kaufmann Hall says  Full story 

Becker's Learning Opportunities

1. A patchwork of solutions cannot repair healthcare's aging technology infrastructure. Here's how providers and payers can transform IT and deliver patients the convenience they deserve.

2. For years, the GI industry has been looking for ways to decrease infection during ERCP procedures. 53% of patients are less likely to be readmitted to the hospital when treated with this device.

3. Maternal mortality rates increased by over 3% in 2020. Learn how to lower that number with telehealth.