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2. California hospital files for bankruptcy  Full story

3. 5 highest-paying physician specialties  Full story

4. Don't let poor data steer your patient engagement strategy in the wrong direction. Here's how to figure out what's working, what isn't and where to go from there.

5. CMS suspends enforcement of COVID-19 vaccination mandate  Full story

6. IU Health opens $557M hospital  Full story

7. South Carolina nurse charged with making fake vaccine cards  Full story

8. Omicron may spread 2x faster than delta, scientists say  Full story

9. There are 3 steps needed to improve the patient financial experience — learn them here.

10. 13 hospitals closing departments, ending services  Full story

11. What omicron means for hospitals facing delta surges: 12 things to know  Full story 

12. 13 healthcare organizations suspending COVID-19 vaccination mandates  Full story 

13. Geisinger boosted patient payment collections by 80%. Here's how.

14. Oregon hospital workers begin 5-day strike  Full story 

15. US to accelerate authorization of COVID-19 vaccines redesigned for omicron  Full story 

Becker's Learning Opportunities

1. Healthcare organizations don't need to start from scratch to create a seamless digital experience. Click here to learn how to fast track the process. 

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