1. Providence names chief digital officer  Full story

2. Cedars-Sinai names new CIO  Full story

3. Congressman rips Cerner VA software issues  Full story

4. Improving the consumer experience isn't just a feel-good measure. It encompasses efficiencies, improved financial performance + increased loyalty. Click here for solid next steps.

5. Kaiser to restructure Colorado, Washington operations  Full story

6. COVID-19 cases up in 32 states, hospitalizations up in 12  Full story

7. Cybercriminals love hospitals — health data is valuable and healthcare IT security is often flawed. Here are 5 ways to prevent ransomware and fight back. 

8. Scripps notifies 'newly identified' patients affected by 2021 cyberattack  Full story

9. 6 health system investments in programs, tech geared to nurses  Full story

10. Bright Health's financial, legal woes continue to mount  Full story

11. It's time for hospital CIOs to open the digital front door. Join this virtual session to see how UC Davis Health is meeting the demands of healthcare consumerism.

12. US job security hits record high  Full story

13. GoodRx buys pharmacy services platform for $150M  Full story

14. 23 recent hospital, health system executive moves  Full story

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1. It's not just a staffing shortage — it's a time crunch. Learn how to free up 10 hours of work a week for your nursing leaders.

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