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2. 22 recent hospital, health system executive moves Full story

3. Health IT companies face new penalties for blocking information: 5 things to know Full story

4. Boosting productivity while reducing physician burden is possible. Learn how AtlanticCare, Community Health System & TeamHealth got it done.

5. Amazon launches $40M health equity accelerator: 3 details Full story

6. US COVID-19 cases fall 17%; deaths rise slightly — 9 CDC stats to know Full story

7. Patients deserve to get the most out of their care. Here's how to make sure they do.

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9. Where the US stands on telehealth coverage: 14 states that let orders expire or kept expansions Full story

10. New York sets staff shortage plan amid COVID-19 vaccine mandate Full story

11. Patient expectations are evolving. Click here for 5 ways to ensure your organization is meeting their new demands.

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Becker's Learning Opportunities

1. Your hospital's vendor access is probably disorganized. Here's how to standardize it + ensure HIPAA compliance.

2. COVID-19 altered the retirement timetable. Read the 2021 Retirement Survey Report to learn how health systems can respond.

3. What's AI's next act in healthcare? Click here to learn how hospitals are already implementing the next phase.